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Embedded Senior Software Engineer, Fitbit Device Software

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Healthcare · Consumer

Job Description

Google is seeking an Embedded Senior Software Engineer to join their Fitbit Device Software team in Bucharest, Romania. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining software for Fitbit's range of health and fitness devices, including smartwatches and trackers.

The position requires working across the full software stack, from low-level hardware abstraction and drivers to high-level algorithms and applications. You'll be directly impacting user experience through regular software updates for existing products and development of new ones. The role combines embedded systems expertise with consumer product development, making it an exciting opportunity for engineers interested in health technology.

As part of Google, Fitbit's mission to help make everyone healthier has expanded in scope and potential impact. The role offers the chance to work on products that directly influence people's health and wellness through innovative technology. You'll be working with a global team, requiring strong collaboration skills across different time zones.

The ideal candidate will bring strong embedded systems experience, software architecture skills, and the ability to work on complex technical challenges. You'll be involved in everything from hardware interfacing to user experience development, making this a diverse and challenging role that requires both technical depth and breadth.

Working at Google provides the opportunity to impact billions of users while being supported by world-class engineering teams and resources. The company offers a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in the growing field of health and fitness wearables.

This role would be particularly appealing for engineers who are passionate about embedded systems, consumer electronics, and health technology, offering the chance to work on products that make a tangible difference in people's lives while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Embedded Senior Software Engineer, Fitbit Device Software

  • Develop and enable new product features in embedded software
  • Design and implement system technologies, such as data management and transport
  • Write drivers and support for hardware/peripherals. Develop user-facing applications for wearable devices
  • Create user interfaces, collaborating with our User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) designers
  • Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Requirements For Embedded Senior Software Engineer, Fitbit Device Software

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • 3 years of experience with embedded systems development