Software Engineer, Pixel Sensor, Platforms and Devices

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to develop firmware enabling user experiences with next-generation sensing technologies. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, writing firmware, drivers, and interface code (C, C++, Objective-C, Python) for embedded microcontrollers and sensors, creating and executing validation plans, designing basic software GUIs, and presenting results to internal and external teams. The ideal candidate possesses experience in embedded operating systems and software development (C or C++), strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The role contributes to Google's mission by advancing the capabilities of its hardware and software products.
Must have:
  • 2+ years software development (C/C++)
  • 2+ years embedded OS experience
  • Firmware development for sensors
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Signal processing algorithm development
  • Scripting languages (Python/MATLAB)
  • Sensor technology knowledge (IMU, etc.)

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (C or C++), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
  • 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience with signal processing algorithm development and firmware/software integration.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python/MATLAB).
  • Knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., IMU, mag, sensor hub, MCU, ALSP, fingerprint, touch, etc.).

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 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

  • Work with cross-functional teams and engineering managers to develop firmware that enables user experience with next generation sensing technologies.
  • Write firmware, drivers and interfacing code in C, C++, Objective-C or Python for embedded microcontroller and sensor applications.
  • Create and execute plans to bring-up, debug and validate designs to achieve functional and performance goals.
  • Design basic software GUI to demonstrate the feature.
  • Present results to both internal and external engineering teams.

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