Software Engineer, Firmware, Pixel Video

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonuses and equity opportunities

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Mountain View is seeking a Software Engineer to work on firmware for Pixel Video. In this role, you will design and develop advanced technologies that impact how users connect and interact with information. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in low-level systems programming and embedded operating systems, along with a collaborative mindset to contribute to a dynamic team focusing on industry-leading performance in video technology.

Qualifications

• 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 working with embedded operating systems.
• Proficiency in performance analysis and software test engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Review code developed by other engineers for best practices.
• Contribute to existing documentation based on updates.
• Triage product or system issues and debug them.
• Write product or system development code.

Skills

Low level systems programming

Embedded operating systems

Performance analysis

Debugging

Data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Software Engineer, Firmware, Pixel Video

Mid

Google Mountain View, CA, USA

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

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in academic or industry setting.
• Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

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.

The Pixel Video team's mission is to engineer and optimize the video codec pipeline for Pixel, from capture to consumption. We deliver a video experience by achieving industry-leading performance in three key areas: ultimate compression efficiency for smaller files and faster sharing, minimal power consumption for longer battery life, and flawless, low-latency playback of all modern formats. We harness the full power of Google's hardware and software to ensure video on Pixel is not just a feature but a defining experience. Our goal is to make every video captured and played on a Pixel device look stunning, feel seamless, and preserve life's moments with unparalleled clarity and efficiency.

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

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other engineers 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.
• Write product or system development code.

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