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Staff Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Google develops innovative technology products and services, including the Pixel smartphone line.
New Taipei, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Staff Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Google is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to join their Pixel System Software team, focusing on developing and improving system software for Pixel devices. This role combines deep technical expertise in firmware and system software with technical leadership responsibilities. The position is part of the Google Pixel team, which is dedicated to creating the world's most helpful mobile experience through advanced designs, techniques, and experiences in consumer electronics.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C/C++ programming, Linux kernel development, and system software architecture. They will be responsible for defining and implementing broad changes to system software approaches, working across multiple teams including system software, product, and hardware teams. The role involves both hands-on technical work with PCIe drivers and strategic leadership in guiding cross-functional teams.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Google's Pixel product line, working at the intersection of hardware and software. The position requires a blend of technical depth, leadership skills, and system-level thinking to improve product quality and performance. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge mobile technology and contribute to products that serve users worldwide.

The position is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and requires collaboration with various teams across Google's global organization. The successful candidate will join a team that combines Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware expertise to build transformative mobile experiences. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work on challenging technical problems while having a direct impact on consumer products used by millions of people.

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Responsibilities For Staff Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

  • Define, implement, and deliver broad changes to how we approach our system software to ultimately improve the pixel product as shipped
  • 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
  • Support our PCIe driver implementation and collaboration with PCIe endpoint teams
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on PCIe drivers and their ecosystem, driving improvements and providing consultation to partner organizations

Requirements For Staff Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10 years of experience in software development with the programming language in C/C++
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience in technical leadership, setting technical direction, and guiding a cross-functional team
  • Experience developing software in the Linux Kernel

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