Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Pixel Core USB

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Pixel team in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for the Pixel Core USB stack. You will drive Linux kernel driver development, implement Type-C USB features, and collaborate across Android stack from kernel to HAL and user space.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5 years in software development (C or similar), 3 years with embedded OS, and 3 years in testing/launching software plus 1 year in design/architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 5 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., C).
• 3 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products; 1 year in design/architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux kernel drivers from scratch for USB controllers and Type-C controllers used in Pixel products.
• Identify cross-Product Area USB features to improve user experience.
• Merge USB solutions into Linux upstream for long-term maintainability across generations.
• Investigate scalable USB software architectures and influence SoC design when needed.
• Abstract hardware interfaces to Android userspace (HAL) and Android framework layers.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software development

Mentoring others

Linux kernel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Linux

Android HAL

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Pixel Core USB

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C).
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Experience contributing to opensource linux USB stack.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems development.
• Experience reading hardware spec sheets to infer hardware capabilities.
• Experience with DesignWare Controller (DWC) stack.

About the job

Google's software engineers 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 engineers 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 engineer, 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 engineers 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.

Our team’s mission is to build next generation of USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectivity and charging for Pixels and enable end users to use Google’s first party and third-party chargers and accessories, USB-C connectivity with host PCs while ensuring USB-C port health and reliability. Our team owns the software stack needed to provide seamless experience while using Type-C USB ports in Pixel phones and tablets.This is a unique opportunity to experience full stack Android system software development.

In this role, you will direct code across different parts of Android stack right from Linux kernel, HAL, Android system server to fiddling with hardware in bootloader and directly influencing silicon architecture. You will be working and collaborating across areas and through every stage of development from schematic reviews to user experience. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Develop linux kernel drivers from scratch to enable new USB controllers and Type-C controllers used in Pixel product roadmap.
• Identify and work cross Product Area to develop meaningful user facing USB features to improve product experience.
• Identify systemic issues for USB and merge solutions in Linux upstream that are easier to maintain over several generations on Tensor SoCs.
• Investigate on scalable USB software architectures and influence SoC architecture when needed. Optimize USB usecase for performance and other system health metrics.
• Abstract hardware interfaces to Android userspace, define and deliver the needed system software layers (Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), Android framework).

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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