About the position
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Join the ChromeOS Platform team and contribute to the development of low-level embedded firmware and software, including device drivers and kernel components for new devices. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of kernel, firmware, and hardware engineers to design, implement, and improve features, processes, and overall quality. You will have the opportunity to develop firmware, device drivers, and kernel modules for a variety of ChromeOS/Android devices and contribute to open-source projects such as coreboot, Zephyr OS, ChromeOS, and Android. This role emphasizes improving the scalability and maintainability of the codebase while fostering collaboration with external ODMs, OEMs, chip/SOC vendors, and internal global teams. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.
Responsibilities
- Participate in board bring-ups, working with partners to deliver new devices. This includes low-level device driver and BSP development.
- Diagnose and resolve complex kernel issues, providing clear technical direction to collaborating with engineering teams.
- Design and implement comprehensive monitoring dashboards to track bring-up progress and system health. Maintain high quality by increasing unit and integration test coverage.
- Collaborate with a global team of software and hardware engineers on new technology proposals and process improvements.
- Develop automation tools to streamline workflows and improve team productivity. Author detailed design documentation and implement core platform features.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in development, testing and deployment of consumer electronics/embedded systems.
- Experience with embedded programming in C/C++.
- Experience developing low-level firmware, device drivers, and BSPs, particularly within open-source projects.
Nice-to-haves
- 5 years of experience building consumer electronics.
- Experience with Linux development environments and Git/Gerrit.
- Experience with bringing up USB-C stacks, sensors, and other peripherals.
- Experience with ARM architecture-related BSP and device driver development.
- Understanding of the Android stack and driver development, including familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support processes.
- Ability to interpret hardware schematics and troubleshoot hardware issues.
Benefits
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
- Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
