Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR

Google; United States; On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Embedded Systems/Firmware in the XR team. The role focuses on development for lightweight XR devices and requires strong C/C++ and embedded OS experience.

You will work across San Jose, CA, and Miami, FL, with the option to select a preferred location. Responsibilities include ensuring product software and hardware readiness, guiding launches, and applying core tech to production, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to push technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in 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

• Product software and hardware readiness, and guiding the product through launch milestones.
• Device specific support and polish, and applying core tech to production.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded systems

Production readiness

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR

Google

San Jose, CA, USA; Miami, FL, USA

Mid

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

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Miami, FL, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in 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.
• Experience in taking consumer electronics devices to production.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and code review tools like Gerrit.
• Knowledge of embedded development and Microcontroller (MCU) Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) systems.

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.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where
lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Product software and hardware readiness, and guiding the product through launch milestones.
• Device specific support and polish, and applying core tech to production.

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