Software Engineering Intern, Wireless (Summer 2026)

Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About The Role

At HP IQ, our Wireless Software team is responsible for developing innovative software solutions that bring next-generation hardware devices to life. We work closely with hardware engineers, automation teams, and cross-functional partners to design and deliver high-performance wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi and IoT protocols. Our work ensures seamless connectivity, reliability, and speed across devices. In this role, you’ll play a key part in embedded systems development—writing and debugging code, collaborating on automation efforts, and driving continuous performance improvements that push the boundaries of what our products can do.

2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.

What You Might Do

• Collaborate with hardware and automation teams to integrate wireless software solutions
• Develop and debug embedded software components using C, C++, and Java
• Design simple systems software and contribute to performance and power optimization
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure software quality

Essential Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with embedded systems or wireless software projects
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with RTOS, driver development, software tools development.
• Experience with Debugging equipment

Salary range: $45 - $48/per hour

 

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, 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)

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

• Innovative Work
  Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
• Autonomy and Agility
  Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
• Meaningful Impact
  Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
• Flexible Work Environment
  Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
• Forward-Thinking Culture
  We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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