Security Software Engineer (R&D) at HP
Spring, TX
$105,050–$161,800from the description
Aug 9, 2026
Spring, TX
Sep 22, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role within HP's R&D security team, focused on building and maintaining Windows desktop applications and security-oriented software solutions across the full development lifecycle. The position involves writing C/C++, C#, and .NET code, applying secure coding practices, and working in an Agile environment. It suits a mid-level developer with a grounding in Windows internals and an interest in software security.
Mid level · 4+ years · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (8)
The role title includes 'Security Software Engineer' but the day-to-day work is primarily software development (design, coding, testing, Windows app development) with security as a domain focus — hence classified as Software Developers rather than Information Security Analysts.
C/C++, C#, .NET, WPF, and XAML are listed together under a 'Proficiency in one or more of the following' qualifier in the Knowledge and Skills (required) section. Strictly, only one is needed, but all are listed as hard-gate options; they are emitted as separate required skills reflecting that the gate is on this technology family.
Azure DevOps is listed under the required Knowledge and Skills section as an example of Agile tools ('such as Azure DevOps (ADO)'); the 'such as' qualifier means the specific tool is interchangeable, but familiarity with an Agile toolset is a hard gate.
The degree requirement states 'Four-year or Graduate Degree … or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence,' making the degree substitutable — degree requirement is set to None.
Experience range of 4–7 years is stated; minimum (4) is used for the overall years minimum.
No specific work location is mentioned in the posting beyond 'United States of America'; CBSA fields are left blank.
CISSP and SSCP certifications are listed under 'Preferred Certifications' — not hard gates, so not emitted as required skills.
Preferred Qualifications technologies (ReactJS, Python, Django, Go, Rust, Xamarin, WMI, COM, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS) are marked as preferred.
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