Senior Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet Sensor

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

Job summary

A leading technology company based in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop kernel HAL and embedded applications for next-generation sensing technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science with at least 5 years of software development experience, including proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, or Python. The position offers competitive salary range of $174,000-$252,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• Experience launching software products and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop kernel HAL for next-generation sensing technologies.
• Write code for embedded microcontroller applications.
• Create plans to debug and validate designs.
• Design software graphical user interfaces.
• Learn and adapt Android sensor framework.

Skills

Software Development

Testing and Maintenance

Embedded Operating Systems

Data Structures and Algorithms

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Objective-C

Python

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet Sensor

Google San Jose, CA, USA

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C or 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional teams and engineering managers to develop kernel HAL, framework that enables user experience with next‑generation sensing technologies.
• Write code in C, C++, Objective‑C, or Python for embedded microcontroller and sensor applications.
• Create and execute plans to bring‑up, debug, and validate designs to achieve functional and performance goals.
• Design basic software graphical user interface (GUI) to demonstrate the feature.
• Learn Android sensor framework and adapt it for desktop form factors. Present results to both internal and external engineering teams.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $174,000-$252,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

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