Software Product Security Engineer

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This role supports the development and maintenance of secure software products under the guidance of senior engineers. The position focuses on learning software engineering and security best practices while contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of desktop, web, and cloud-based applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and security solutions. Participate in software development activities including coding, debugging, testing, and integration. Support the development and maintenance of Windows desktop applications and services. Assist in developing and maintaining web applications, APIs, and cloud-connected services. Troubleshoot software issues with guidance from senior team members. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Create and execute unit tests to verify software functionality and reliability. Participate in code reviews and learn software development best practices. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team activities. Learn and apply secure coding and software security principles. Support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end software solutions. Support product release and maintenance activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of software development experience.
• Internship, academic project, or co-op experience in software development is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

Programming Technologies

Basic knowledge of one or more of the following:

• C/C++
• C#
• .NET / .NET Core
• WPF
• XAML
• ASP.NET Core
• JavaScript / TypeScript

Software Development

• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices.
• Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps.

Windows Development Fundamentals

Basic understanding of:

• Windows Registry
• Certificates
• File and folder permissions
• Local and domain user security

Familiarity with:

• Multi-threading
• Sockets
• Inter-process communication

Full Stack Development

Basic understanding of:

• ReactJS or similar JavaScript frameworks
• RESTful APIs
• HTML5
• CSS3
• JSON

Cloud Services

Basic knowledge or exposure to cloud platforms such as:

• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Understanding of Cloud concepts including:

• Cloud-hosted applications and services
• Containers (Docker)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Identity and access management fundamentals
• Cloud security best practices

Additional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and security practices.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to secure coding practices and software security concepts.
• Basic understanding of authentication, authorization, and encryption fundamentals.
• Experience through coursework, projects, or internships with:
  • ReactJS
  • Python
  • Go
  • Rust
  • Django

We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you. 

HP is an equal opportunity employer:  https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08129225 

The base pay range for this role is $123,100 to $150,400 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only).  Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• 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)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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