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Senior Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Google organizes the world's information and makes it universally accessible and useful, creating devices and services that combine AI, software, and hardware.
New Taipei, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Google's Devices & Services team is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join their Pixel System Software team. This role combines Google's expertise in AI, Software, and Hardware to create innovative user experiences. The position focuses on low-level system software development for Google's Pixel devices, requiring deep expertise in Linux kernel development and Android BSP.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux kernel development and C/C++ programming, with a strong background in hardware interactions and device driver integration. They will lead technical initiatives to improve system reliability, collaborate across multiple teams, and drive critical projects that impact Pixel product goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to work on cutting-edge mobile technology at scale. The role offers the chance to work with Google's world-class engineering teams, contribute to the development of Pixel devices, and impact millions of users worldwide. The position requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding technical direction and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Working at Google's Devices & Services team means being part of a mission to make computing more accessible and helpful through innovative hardware solutions. The team researches, designs, and develops new technologies that improve how users interact with their devices. This role specifically focuses on the critical system software layer that enables seamless integration between hardware and software components.

The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems, lead important initiatives, and contribute to Google's hardware ecosystem. If you're passionate about system software, hardware integration, and want to impact how people interact with technology, this role provides an excellent platform to achieve those goals.

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Responsibilities For Senior Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

  • Lead efforts in developing test plans and strategies to improve system reliability surrounding and including peripherals and device infrastructures
  • Provide software development and software expertise to a wide variety of teams system software, product teams, technology and hardware teams
  • Scope out, prototype, pitch, and execute system-level projects which have a direct impact on Pixel product goals
  • Collaborate with partner teams on endpoint driver and SOC driver interfaces

Requirements For Senior Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7 years of experience in Linux Kernel development with the programming language in C/C++
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science preferred
  • 7 years of experience in Android Board Support Package (BSP) preferred
  • Experience in technology leadership, leading project teams and setting technical direction
  • Ability to collaborate within and outside the team

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