Lead Embedded Firmware & Platform Infrastructure

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to lead the Platforms Infrastructure team in Sunnyvale, CA, overseeing firmware for next-gen ARM-based data center servers and coordinating across multiple teams.

You will shape the firmware roadmap, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable systems, while driving collaboration with product management and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of software development with C and C++.
• 3 years of embedded OS experience.
• 3 years of technical leadership experience.
• 2 years of people management or team leadership.
• Experience with firmware, bootloaders, security, reliability, resource management, and servers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering embedded firmware for Google data center servers, managing performance, coaching, and aligning priorities with organizational goals.
• Develop and evolve the mid-term technical vision and roadmap, influencing technical direction to meet anticipated infrastructure needs.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of firmware projects, proactively resolving issues to ensure timelines, quality, and velocity are met.
• Build strong relationships with internal development, product management, and external stakeholders to align on project scope and deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative environment to swiftly troubleshoot issues and proactively drive the successful delivery of gSoC goals.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Firmware

Leadership

People management

Open compute

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in CS or related field

Tools

ARM architecture

BIOS

Kernel

Job description

Google is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager to lead the Platforms Infrastructure team in Sunnyvale, CA, overseeing firmware for next-gen ARM-based data center servers and coordinating across multiple teams.

You will shape the firmware roadmap, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable systems, while driving collaboration with product management and security.