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HP · 8 hours ago

VP, Software Applications

HP is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Application Software to lead a global organization of over 200 engineers responsible for the design, development, and delivery of world-class application software solutions. The VP will drive strategy and execution across the full application software lifecycle, ensuring engineering excellence and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute the application software vision, roadmap, and architecture aligned to enterprise strategy and product portfolios
Drive architectural direction across cloud, edge, and device software, ensuring seamless integration with hardware platforms
Partner with product management, UX, and hardware engineering to translate customer needs into differentiated software solutions
Champion modern software engineering practices, CI/CD, DevOps, test automation, observability, and agile delivery at scale
Lead, mentor, and scale a global engineering team of 200+ engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration
Work closely with hardware engineering, business unit partners, operations, and customer support to ensure robust, reliable, and secure products
Attract, retain, and develop top software and hardware-aware engineering talent; build strong succession pipelines for leadership
Establish and enforce best practices in software security, compliance, and reliability
Define and deliver on KPIs around productivity, velocity, quality, uptime, customer satisfaction, and financial impact

Qualification

Application software developmentCloud servicesDistributed systemsArchitectural leadershipHardware/software integrationProgramming frameworksData platformsStakeholder managementAnalytical decision makingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

15+ years of progressive software engineering leadership experience, with at least 7+ years in executive leadership roles
Proven success leading large-scale engineering teams (200+ engineers) in a Fortune 500 or comparable global enterprise environment
Deep technical expertise in application software development, with strong knowledge of cloud services, distributed systems, APIs, and data platforms
Strong grounding in hardware/software integration, device drivers, embedded systems, or similar cross-domain experience
Demonstrated architectural leadership with modern technology stacks, programming frameworks, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Track record of delivering customer-facing software products at scale, balancing speed, quality, and cost
Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at C-suite and board levels
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred

Preferred

Visionary leader who can define long-term technology strategy while executing on near-term goals
Strong talent magnet with ability to recruit, retain, and inspire world-class engineering teams
Analytical, data-driven decision maker who uses metrics and business impact to guide engineering investments
Collaborative executive who thrives in matrixed, cross-functional environments
Passion for innovation at the intersection of hardware and software with customer-first mindset

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

Company

HP is a manufacturer and seller of personal computers, printers, computer hardwares, and business solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

HP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (193)
2024 (187)
2023 (190)
2022 (200)
2021 (178)
2020 (183)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.25B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of CommerceBerkshire Hathaway
2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-08-27Grant· $50M
2022-04-06Post Ipo Equity· $4.2B

Leadership Team

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Alex Paranicas
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy
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Andrew Bolwell
Chief Disrupter and Global Head of HP Tech Ventures
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