Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Bootloader

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Software Engineer for Embedded Systems/Firmware on the Pixel Bootloader. You will own bootloader and firmware features, participate in bring-up across silicon to mass production, and collaborate across interconnect, boot, memory, IO, and security domains.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2 years in C, and 2 years in embedded OS. Preferred: Master/PhD, data structures/algorithms, and experience with debugging tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C.
• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• Experience with bootloaders or Linux kernel.
• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, ARM SWD, ARM CoreSight, gdb, TRACE32).
• Experience developing embedded software in bare-metal firmware, RTOS, bootloaders, or Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver bootloader and firmware features in C and Rust.
• Participate in bringing up new Pixel devices throughout the full development cycle.
• Drive software planning, design, and implementation of features in interconnect, boot, memory, IO, and security.
• Debug issues involving silicon, hardware, firmware, software, and environment.
• Work in code bases with C, Rust, and Python.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in CS or related field

Tools

JTAG

ARM SWD

ARM CoreSight

gdb

TRACE32

Bootloaders (BIOS/uboot/UEFI/coreboot)

Job description

Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Bootloader

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with software development in C.
• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with common debug or trace technologies (e.g., JTAG, ARM SWD, ARM CoreSight, gdb, TRACE32, etc.).
• Experience developing embedded software in bare-metal microcontroller firmware, RTOS, bootloaders (e.g., BIOS, uboot, UEFI, coreboot, etc.), or Linux kernel.
• Experience with modern SoC architecture, system bring-up, debug, or trace techniques.
• Proficiency in the Rust programming language.

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.

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 part of the Pixel Bootloader team, you will collaborate with Android platform, Pixel hardware, gChips, and external partners to deliver a bootloader software stack that provides a positive Android experience for Pixel phones and tablets.The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Own and deliver bootloader and firmware features in C and Rust.
• Participate in bringing up new Pixel devices throughout the full development cycle such as pre-silicon emulation environments, SoC development boards, prototypes, mass production, and in-market.
• Drive software planning, design, and implementation of software features in areas such as interconnect, boot, reset, memory, high speed IO, low speed IO, interrupt controllers, and security.
• Debug issues involving complicated multi-faceted interactions between silicon, hardware, firmware, software, and the environment.
• Work in a variety of code bases (e.g., C, Rust, and Python).

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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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