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Power Management Software Engineer, Silicon

California, United States (On-site)

Power Management Software Engineer, Silicon

1 Hour ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development

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Job Description

Develop and implement advanced performance and power management solutions in software stacks. Test and prototype proof-of-concept software modules to quantify the expected benefits. Optimize software and hardware stacks for mobile phone systems. Investigate current hardware and software (e.g., silicon chip, firmware, driver, kernel, operating system, Apps), and identify future improvement areas. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience, and at least 2 years of Android Framework development experience in areas such as CPU, GPU, DSP, microprocessors, performance, or power management. Experience with Android, HAL, User Space, system services, or kernel drivers is also essential. The position involves working on projects critical to Google's needs, with opportunities for team and project switching. The work contributes to creating radically helpful experiences by combining AI, software, and hardware.

Must have:

Android Framework development experience (2+ years)
Experience with Android, HAL, User Space, system services, or kernel drivers
Develop and implement power management solutions
Optimize software and hardware stacks

Good to have:

Master's or PhD in Computer Science
Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python)
Performance analysis tools (Perfetto, SQL)
Android/Linux performance profiling tools (Systrace, Perfetto)

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in Android Framework development in one or more of the following: CPU, GPU, DSP, microprocessors, performance, or power management.
Experience in development with one or more of the following: Android, HAL - Hardware Abstraction Layer, User Space, system services, or kernel driver.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
Experience in scripting languages like Shell or Python, or performance analysis tools like Perfetto or SQL.
Experience in tuning parameters to optimize power and performance.
Experience with Android/Linux performance profiling tools (e.g., Systrace, Perfetto).

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced performance and power management solutions in software stacks.
Test and prototype proof-of-concept software modules to quantify the expected benefits.
Optimize software and hardware stacks for mobile phone systems.
Investigate current hardware and software (e.g., silicon chip, firmware, driver, kernel, operating system, Apps), and identify future improvement areas.

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$136.0K - $200.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$168.0K/yr avg.

San Diego, California, United States

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