Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Graphics

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 202,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading technology company in Mountain View seeks a Software Engineer for its Pixel graphics team. You will develop GPU technologies crucial for next-generation applications, requiring expertise in C++, embedded systems, and low-level programming. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation including a base salary of $141,000-$202,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Join a dynamic team that pushes technology forward.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in low level systems programming languages.
• Experience writing low-level graphics Application Programming Interface code.
• 2 years of experience with embedded operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Graphics Processing Unit technologies spanning the full GPU software stack.
• Evaluate and bring-up devices for future product designs.
• Advise leadership on performance and feature opportunities.

Skills

C++

Embedded operating systems

Low-level systems programming

GPU-accelerated applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

OpenGL ES

Vulkan

OpenCL

Job description

Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Graphics

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in low level systems programming languages (e.g. C++ or C).
• 2 years of experience with working with embedded operating systems.
• Experience writing low-level graphics Application Programming Interface (API) code.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
• Experience analyzing GPU-accelerated applications like games, image processing, or GPGPU applications.
• Experience in writing or contributing to graphics drivers and knowledge of the OpenGL ES, Vulkan, or OpenCL APIs.

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.

As a member of Pixel's Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) driver team, you will share ownership of the kernel GPU driver and the user‑space graphics driver stack. You will be involved in developing new features, devising performance improvements, bringing silicon up, debugging challenging problems, and in identifying future requirements for both software and hardware in Pixel products.

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.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Develop Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) graphics and compute technologies spanning the full GPU software stack.
• Seek general solutions to problems, minimizing application or device‑specific workarounds to serve users of all Pixel devices, including in‑market devices.
• Evaluate and bring‑up devices and work with product and engineering teams to define the role and requirements of the GPU in future product designs.
• Advise Android and Pixel leadership on performance and feature opportunities in graphics software and scope solutions with partner teams inside and outside Google.

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