Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Ambient Platform
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 2 years of experience with software
development in C or C++ programming languages, 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 or PhD in Computer Science or a
related technical field. 2 years of experience with performance,
systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging. 2 years
of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an
academic or industry setting. Experience with low-level hardware
interaction. Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and
resolution, and software test engineering. 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. In this role, you will be working on the
Always-On Subsystem, a revolutionary system that powers
intelligent, energy-efficient mobile experiences. This is not just
another software project; it's a chance to shape the future of how
devices understand and respond to their environment.The Platforms
and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software
platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as
well as our first party devices and services that combine the best
of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area
research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's
interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building
innovative experiences for our users around the world. The US base
salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 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 benefits at Google . Responsibilities Write a product or
system development code. Participate in, or lead design reviews
with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available
technologies. Review code developed by other engineers and provide
feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking
code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency). Contribute to
existing documentation or educational content and adapt content
based on product/program updates and user feedback. Triage product
or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources
of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service
operations and quality.
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