Senior Embedded Software Engineer: LSIO & Kernel Lead

Google; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Pixel team is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to own multi-generation LSIO software architecture across Linux kernel and RTOS. Mountain View-based role with broad responsibilities and opportunity to influence system design.

You will lead technical reviews, collaborate with Silicon, Digital Design, and Board teams, and drive pre-silicon validation using Gem5, QEMU, and FPGA emulation to enable day-one silicon bring-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years embedded OS experience.
• 3 years software design and architecture experience.
• Experience in embedded systems, Linux drivers, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the multi-generation LSIO software architecture for Low-Speed IO (LSIO) subsystems across Linux kernel and RTOS firmware environments.
• Lead pre-silicon validation strategies using Gem5, QEMU, and FPGA emulation platforms to enable day-one silicon bring-up and maximize pre-silicon driver coverage.
• Partner with Silicon Architecture, Digital Design, Board EE, and peripheral client teams to ensure connectivity with LSIO peripherals.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural mentorship across global sites.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

Linux drivers

C/C++

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

Gem5

QEMU

FPGA emulation

Job description

Google's Pixel team is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to own multi-generation LSIO software architecture across Linux kernel and RTOS. Mountain View-based role with broad responsibilities and opportunity to influence system design.

You will lead technical reviews, collaborate with Silicon, Digital Design, and Board teams, and drive pre-silicon validation using Gem5, QEMU, and FPGA emulation to enable day-one silicon bring-up.