Software Engineer, Firmware, Silicon

Google is seeking a Software Engineer, Firmware, Silicon to join their team. This role combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. The ideal candidate will work on hardware and software in a vertically integrated team spanning from hardware through applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enabling device drivers for applications on devices
• Developing new software for hardware and system architecture to support future applications
• Designing, developing, and testing embedded software drivers for next-generation smart devices

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, along with 1 year of experience in embedded programming (C/C++) and the embedded domain, including knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of embedded systems development, RTOS concepts, device drivers, and hardware/software integration
• Familiarity with ARM, RTOS, and device drivers
• Understanding of key hardware concepts (LSIO, timers, interrupts/event handling, memory management)
• Interest in working at the intersection of software and hardware

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. The team aims to make people's lives better through technology by researching, designing, and developing new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.

Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. They offer accommodations for applicants with needs and require English proficiency for efficient global collaboration.