HP IQ · 5 months ago
Lead Software Engineering Program Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expHP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building intelligent technologies that redefine collaboration and productivity. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineering Program Manager to own the full lifecycle of software initiatives with strong hardware dependencies, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration across teams.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of software initiatives with strong hardware dependencies—scoping, planning, execution, and delivery—ensuring alignment with strategic goals and engineering excellence
Partner closely with software developers, hardware engineering, and product managers to define technical requirements and drive cross-functional execution
Navigate shifting priorities by balancing long-term platform investments with rapid delivery of impactful user-facing features
Build strong relationships with partner teams across engineering, product, research, and design to align goals and deliver against key milestones
Foster a culture of trust, clarity, and shared ownership. Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Experienced in leading zero-to-one product or platform development, ideally in fast-paced or emerging environments
Experience delivering software solutions with closely tied dependencies to embedded hardware and sensor solutions
Strong foundation in software product development, with full-stack systems understanding from cloud services to on-device components
Strong foundation in hardware product development, with an understanding of hardware development life cycles and embedded software development
Experience in managing cross functional teams across multiple time zones, including contract firms
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field—or equivalent practical experience
10+ years in technical program management, software engineering, or program roles supporting complex hardware-software development
Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and project tracking tools, with a proven track record of driving cross-functional programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to simplify complex concepts and drive alignment across diverse teams
Strong analytical skills, a bias for action, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Preferred
Experience within both startup environments and large-scale enterprise organizations
Proven experience in launching software products with hardware dependencies for consumer markets
Able to tailor processes to fit team structure, ensuring efficient planning and streamlined status updates
Understands how to increase development velocity while maintaining high technical standards and aligning with product and design goals
Skilled in using bug and task tracking tools, particularly Jira
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
Company
HP IQ
HP IQ (formerly Humane) is HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s products and services for the future of work.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase