Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Pixel Display team in Mountain View to bridge hardware and software, owning the complete display software stack from bootloader drivers up to the application layer.

You will collaborate with Android Platform, Pixel Hardware, and external partners to develop and optimize display controls, color management, and image enhancement for present and future Pixel devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

Skills

Embedded OS experience

Data structures and algorithms

Accessible technology development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in CS or related fields

Tools

Programming languages

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

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 Software Engineer on the Pixel Display team, you will play a critical role in shaping the visual experience for users. You will bridge the gap between hardware and software, owning the complete display software stack from bootloader drivers up to the application layer. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Android Platform, Pixel Hardware, and external partners to develop and optimize foundational display controls, color management, and image enhancement for present and future Pixel devices.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

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