Software Developer III, Embedded Systems/Firmware

Google Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 194,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Developer III with expertise in C/C++ programming specializing in embedded systems and algorithmic optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of experience in software development. This position offers a US base salary range of $141,000-$202,000, with additional compensation components including bonus and equity. Remote work options are available for certain locations.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C/C++.
• 2 years of experience in algorithmic optimization for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Review code developed by other developers.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Algorithmic optimization

Embedded systems

Work profiling and benchmarking

Android development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

C/C++ build systems

Job description

Software Developer III, Embedded Systems/Firmware

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C/C++.
• 2 years of experience in algorithmic optimization for embedded systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Experience in work profiling, benchmarking and presentation of complex data.
• Experience in C/C++ build systems and tooling.
• Knowledge of ML framework and model optimization.
• Familiarity with Android development.

About the job

Google's software developers 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 software developers 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 developer, 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 software developers 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.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + 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 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 developers 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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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