Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

9 Hours ago • 8-11 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $197,000 PA - $291,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Google seeks a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems to provide technical leadership on projects, coach engineers, manage project priorities, and design/develop/test/deploy/maintain software solutions. The role requires experience in embedded systems, Linux and kernel drivers, software design and architecture, and launching software products. Responsibilities include influencing a distributed team, facilitating alignment across teams, and enhancing software solutions for Google's services and Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and be versatile in tackling full-stack challenges.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 5+ years embedded systems experience
  • 5+ years Linux & Kernel Drivers experience
  • 5+ years testing and launching software
  • Technical leadership
  • Software design & architecture
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in Engineering/CS
  • 8+ years data structures/algorithms
  • Technical leadership in matrixed organization
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience in testing, and launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience in embedded systems.
  • 5 years of experience in Linux and Kernel Drivers.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role with leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization with cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

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. The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on projects.
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

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