Software Applications Engineer

Software Applications Engineer

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Fort Collins, Colorado

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This opportunity is intended for conversion to a full-time role that will not offer work authorization sponsorship in the future (full-time conversion pending performance evaluation post internship and available headcount). Interested candidates must be currently eligible to work in the US AND must not require work authorization sponsorship in the future. HP, Inc. will not provide any assistance or sign documentation in support of immigration sponsorship including Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).

About Us

Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators, and entrepreneurs around the globe.

HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze.

The Team

ACS (Advanced Compute & Solutions) is seeking a motivated Software Engineer who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support technical solutions and customer engagements. You should be comfortable learning and explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, collaborate with internal teams, business partners, and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Help build secure new solutions and enhance existing features in our applications.
• Support development, testing, and deployment of identity services and integrations with external identity providers.
• Work with senior engineers to troubleshoot and harden authentication flows.
• Use AI coding assistants and agentic tools to speed up development, testing, and documentation, and review their output for correctness and security.
• Assist with AI-enabled automation and secure integrations with AI services.
• Contribute to documentation and best practices across our identity systems.

Education and Experience Required

• Has completed or is in the process of completing a university degree or higher (bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Has completed the degree prior to the start date
• Has no more than 24 months of prior work experience professionally related to the graduate hire requisition they are applying to (not including internships, teaching assistance, research work, or military experience)
• No more than 12 months since graduation from a university program
• Able to obtain work authorization in the United States without requiring sponsorship in the future.

Preferred Majors

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Programming experience in Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, JWTs, and authentication flows.
• Foundational knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SSO.
• Exposure to security fundamentals such as TLS, certificates, and firewalls.
• Hands-on use of AI tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for coding or projects, plus awareness of AI security risks like prompt injection and data leakage.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working on a collaborative Agile team.
• Internship, co-op, or class project involving authentication or identity provider integration.
• Experience building with LLM APIs, or securing access for AI agents and tools (e.g., OAuth for MCP servers) – this one is an extreme plus! Show us your code, your applications, your github!
• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), including app registrations and conditional access.
• Coursework or certifications in IAM, cloud, or AI (e.g., Microsoft SC-900, AZ-900).

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

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 1/3/2027

The pay range for this role is $65,600 to $101,000 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America 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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