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Staff Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Google develops the Pixel team that focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience through advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics.
New Taipei, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
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Description For Staff Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

Google is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to join their Pixel System Software team, focusing on shaping the future of Pixel devices. This role is integral to the Google Pixel team, which is dedicated to creating the world's most helpful mobile experience through cutting-edge designs, techniques, and products. The position combines advanced software development with system-level architecture to deliver transformative user experiences.

As a Staff Firmware Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining and implementing broad changes to system software approaches, ultimately enhancing Pixel products. The role requires deep expertise in Linux kernel development, PCIe drivers, and system architecture. You'll work across multiple teams, providing technical leadership and expertise to system software, product, and hardware teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software development experience, particularly in C/C++, with a strong background in Linux kernel development. You'll need to demonstrate proven experience in technical leadership and the ability to guide cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge mobile technology while contributing to Google's mission of building helpful devices that impact users worldwide.

This position is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, where you'll collaborate with global teams to drive innovation in mobile technology. You'll be part of Google's larger mission to integrate artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to create transformative mobile experiences. The role offers the chance to work on significant technical challenges while having a direct impact on products used by millions of people globally.

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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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