SW Engineering Lead

Description

HP is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Lead to drive engineering excellence and lead the adoption of AI-Driven Software Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) practices across the organization.

In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader, partnering with engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver scalable software solutions while transforming how software is developed through AI-native engineering practices. You will be instrumental in redefining software delivery by integrating AI into every phase of the SDLC, including requirements definition, architecture, development, testing, deployment, operations, and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership position with no direct reports, focused on influencing outcomes, accelerating developer productivity, improving software quality, and enabling teams to adopt modern AI-assisted engineering practices at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and evolution of AI-Driven Software Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) practices across SW engineering teams.
• Define engineering strategies that leverage AI to improve developer productivity, code quality, system reliability, and delivery speed.
• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions across backend and frontend
• Drive the integration of AI-assisted development tools into daily engineering workflows, including code generation, testing automation, documentation, code review, and operational support.
• Establish and promote modern engineering best practices, including architecture, modular design, automated testing, CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and platform engineering.
• Partner with engineering leadership to modernize development processes and operating models for AI-native software delivery.
• rovide technical leadership and guidance across multiple teams
• Define and promote engineering best practices (architecture, modularity, testing, CI/CD)
• Contribute hands-on to development when needed (Python, React, APIs)
• Support the adoption of AI-assisted development practices and tools
• Mentor and coach engineers on modern software engineering practices, AI-assisted development techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with product, business, and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Education and Experience Required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Significant experience as a software engineer with a strong hands-on coding background
• Proven experience working in Agile development environments
• Knowledge and Skills
• Required
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Solid understanding of backend systems, APIs, and system design
• Experience applying testing and automation practices
• Highly valued
• Hands-on experience using AI / GenAI tools in a corporate environment
• Experience applying AI to improve development workflows
• Ability to define clear technical specifications for complex solutions
• Scope and Impact
• Operates as a senior individual contributor with strong cross-team influence
• Drives consistency in engineering practices across teams
• Acts as a technical reference point for complex problems
• Contributes to the evolution of development practices, including AI-enabled delivery models.
• Sales & Services entity

Benefits

• A truly international experience: Work in a global organization with colleagues from 60+ nationalities, collaborating across cultures and geographies.
• Continuous growth & career development: Multiple internal mobility and career opportunities, supported by HP’s learning platform to keep growing your skills.
• Competitive benefits package , including:
• Hybrid work model (home office / office), depending on the role/functions
• Health & Life insurance
• Ticket Restaurant Vouchers or lunch at reduced prices at our canteen
• Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
• HP Flex Program: Kindergarten vouchers & Transport Card
• Exclusive HP products offers and discounts for employees, friends and family
• Inclusion & belonging at the core: Join our global employee networks such as Women, Pride, Inclusion, NextGen, Sustainability & DisAbility, with opportunities to get involved locally.
• Give back to the community: Participate in volunteering initiatives or join our annual HP Charity Day held onsite.
• Stay active & energized: Access our sports center (indoor & outdoor) with 25+ coordinated activities.
• Onsite medical services: Doctor and medical team available for annual checkups, nutrition, oral hygiene, physiotherapy, and general health.
• Creativity & innovation: Enjoy our Printing Happy Hour—from photos to large posters—and hands‑on workshops using the latest printing technologies, from wall covers to 3D printing.
• Easy commuting: Free parking available or excellent access via nearby train services.
• Women Network initiatives: Networking events, STEM promotion, business acumen talks, work–life balance sessions, and future skills development.
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• Full time
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• No shift premium (Spain)
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