Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Chrome OS Power

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Description For Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Chrome OS Power

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their ChromeOS Power team, focusing on optimizing battery life for all ChromeOS devices. This role is critical in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. The position combines embedded systems expertise with power optimization, requiring deep understanding of firmware, Linux kernel, and userspace components.

The successful candidate will work closely with hardware partners to ensure devices meet stringent battery life requirements and develop software solutions to maximize battery performance. The ultimate goal is to make ChromeOS devices the most power-efficient laptops in the market, enabling all-day productivity and connectivity.

This role offers the opportunity to work on Chrome OS, which delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal access to information, entertainment, and tools. The team's mission is to empower users through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing solutions.

Key responsibilities include developing power and performance features, collaborating with partners on debugging, and participating in cross-team planning and development activities. The position requires strong technical skills in embedded systems, software development, and system architecture, combined with excellent communication abilities for partner collaboration.

The role is based in Kraków, Poland, offering the chance to work with Google's global engineering teams while contributing to technology that impacts users worldwide. This position represents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about embedded systems and power optimization to make a significant impact on Chrome OS's future.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Chrome OS Power

  • Study how Chromebooks work in different firmware components, Linux kernel, and userspace
  • Develop new software power and performance features and improvements
  • Communicate regularly with partners and project managers
  • Participate in feature planning discussions, cross-team meetings, and bug triage
  • Understand Chromebooks, identify and fix problems in firmware, kernel, and userspace

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Chrome OS Power

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

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