Remote Platform Software Architect for Embedded Systems

Google; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Platform Software Architect to drive software architecture for consumer electronics and embedded systems. You will work on kernel, Linux, firmware and drivers, collaborating with hardware teams to deliver robust platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration across software and hardware domains, including interconnects, SoCs, and security features, while advancing next‑gen device software at scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: 7 years in consumer electronics/embedded structures; experience with C++, C, embedded systems, kernel, Linux, firmware, tool drivers.
• Desired qualifications: master's degree or PhD; 9 years in ASIC software perspectives; collaboration with hardware designers; familiarity with Bootloaders, SoC power management, and security frameworks.
• Experience with interop between hardware and software across CPUs and accelerators; RTOS concepts; BIOS; Linux kernel; driver integration.

Responsibilities

• Work on platform software architecture for consumer electronics at Google.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to drive software/firmware integration and performance.

Skills

C++

C

Embedded systems

Linux

Algorithms

Software design

Driver development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

USB

SPI

I2C

UART

PCIe

ARM

SoC

Job description

Google seeks a Platform Software Architect to drive software architecture for consumer electronics and embedded systems. You will work on kernel, Linux, firmware and drivers, collaborating with hardware teams to deliver robust platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration across software and hardware domains, including interconnects, SoCs, and security features, while advancing next‑gen device software at scale.