Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Campus, Embedded Systems and Firmware, 2025 start

Google is seeking PhD graduates for an early career Software Engineer position focusing on embedded systems and firmware, starting in 2025. This role is part of Google's core engineering team that develops next-generation technologies impacting billions of users worldwide. The position involves working on embedded systems, firmware design, and low-level software development using C/C++.

As a Software Engineer in this role, you'll be working on critical projects involving microcontrollers, SoC, device drivers, hardware bringup, and system-level software development. The role requires strong technical skills in embedded systems programming and computer architecture, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge hardware-software integration projects.

Google offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $141,000-$202,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position is available across multiple US locations including Mountain View, Atlanta, and other major tech hubs, offering flexibility in work location choice.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, with experience in embedded systems/firmware design and strong C/C++ programming skills. Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments, kernel development, and various aspects of embedded systems such as bootloading, firmware, and hardware/software integration is highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for PhD graduates looking to make an impact at scale, working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on challenging technical problems in embedded systems and firmware development.