Senior Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a software engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to design, develop, test, and maintain large-scale systems. You will work on critical projects with opportunities to switch teams and contribute to AI and infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires strong C/C++ expertise, embedded OS experience, and a track record in software design and architecture. In-person interviews are typical, with options to share preferred locations and the position offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in low level systems programming languages (C/C++).
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, testing, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Software testing

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Google is seeking a software engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to design, develop, test, and maintain large-scale systems. You will work on critical projects with opportunities to switch teams and contribute to AI and infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires strong C/C++ expertise, embedded OS experience, and a track record in software design and architecture. In-person interviews are typical, with options to share preferred locations and the position offers competitive compensation.