Software Engineer, Silicon

2 Weeks ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This Software Engineer, Silicon role at Google involves designing and developing system software stacks, Linux kernel drivers, and secure firmware for Pixels and other embedded devices. Responsibilities include designing tools and infrastructure for ASIC verification, tapeout, bring-up, debugging, performance analysis, and productization. The position also requires participation in the design of software support for future machine learning accelerators and their interoperability with other compute offload devices. The ideal candidate will have experience with software development in C/C++, Linux kernel device driver development and debugging, and a strong understanding of Operating System fundamentals and Linux programming. Familiarity with ARM architecture and software security is preferred. The role is part of a team focused on creating radically helpful experiences through the combination of Google AI, Software, and Hardware.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2+ years C/C++ software development experience
  • Linux kernel driver development & debugging
  • Design and develop system software stack
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in CS or related field
  • Android system software development experience
  • ARM architecture familiarity
  • Software security knowledge

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in C/C++.
  • Experience with Linux kernel device driver development and debugging.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with Android system software development.
  • Knowledge of Operating System fundamentals and Linux programming.
  • Familiarity with ARM architecture.
  • Familiarity with software security.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the system software stack, Linux kernel driver, and secure firmware needed to enable our subsystems on Pixels and other embedded devices.
  • Design and develop other tools and infrastructure to help ASIC design verification, tapeout, bring up, software debug and performance analysis, and productization.
  • Participate in design of software support for future machine learning accelerators and how these interoperate with other compute offload devices.

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