Senior Firmware Engineer, Pixel System Software

1 Month ago • 7-7 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Google is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to contribute to the development of Pixel system software. Responsibilities include leading efforts in developing test plans to improve system reliability, providing software expertise to various teams, scoping and executing system-level projects impacting Pixel product goals, and collaborating with partner teams on driver interfaces. The ideal candidate will possess extensive Linux Kernel development experience in C/C++, ideally with Android BSP experience and a focus on low-level hardware interactions. Leadership experience and strong collaboration skills are also essential.
Must have:
  • 7+ years Linux Kernel development (C/C++)
  • Lead test plan development
  • Software development expertise
  • Collaborate with partner teams
  • System-level project execution
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in related field
  • Android BSP experience
  • Low-level hardware interaction expertise
  • Technology leadership experience

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience in Linux Kernel development with the programming language in C/C++.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience in Android Board Support Package (BSP), with a focus on low-level hardware interactions and device driver integration, or upstream Linux Kernel.
  • Experience in technology leadership, leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Ability to collaborate within and outside the team.

About the job

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts in developing test plans and strategies to improve system reliability surrounding and including peripherals and device infrastructures.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with partner teams on endpoint driver and SOC driver interfaces.

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