Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer - Bootloader & SoC

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking software engineers to own bootloader and firmware features in C and Rust, supporting Pixel devices from pre-silicon emulation through mass production and in-market stages.

Ideal candidates will have experience in embedded systems, real-time boot processes, and a strong background in data structures and modern languages including Rust. This role sits in a collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge hardware and Android platform integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C.
• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver bootloader and firmware features in C and Rust.
• Participate in bringing up new Pixel devices throughout the full development cycle such as pre-silicon emulation environments, SoC development boards, prototypes, mass production, and in-market.
• Participate in software planning, design, and implementation of software features in areas such as interconnect, boot, reset, memory, high speed IO, low speed IO, interrupt controllers, and security.
• Debug issues involving complicated multi-faceted interactions between silicon, hardware, firmware, software, and the environment.
• Work in a variety of code bases (e.g., C, Rust, and Python).

Skills

C programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking software engineers to own bootloader and firmware features in C and Rust, supporting Pixel devices from pre-silicon emulation through mass production and in-market stages.

Ideal candidates will have experience in embedded systems, real-time boot processes, and a strong background in data structures and modern languages including Rust. This role sits in a collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge hardware and Android platform integration.