Software Engineer III, Pixel Audio

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

Job summary

Google Inc. is hiring a Share Software Engineer III for Pixel Audio in Mountain View, CA. You will design and develop audio experiences on Pixel devices, applying novel audio technology and models.

The role spans embedded to high-level OS applications, with collaboration across Audio Research and partner teams to integrate offerings on Pixel phones. Strong emphasis on debugging and real-time audio processing within a consumer electronics context.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for design and development of audio experiences on Pixel devices, integrating novel audio technology and models.
• Work on features at the AI and human speech and audio interface.
• Work closely with Audio Research and other technology partner teams to integrate their offerings on Pixel phones.
• Implement experiences and features, working with codebases throughout the stack from embedded to high level OS application.
• Deliver performant solutions in highly constrained embedded compute environments, respecting power, performance, latency and user-experience tradeoffs.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

Debugging tools experience

Audio processing knowledge

Java/C/C++ programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Share Software Engineer III, Pixel Audio

Google Mountain View, CA, USA

Mid

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Java, C/C++.
• Experience with consumer electronics, mobile devices or wearable devices design.
• Knowledge of hardware architecture.
• Understanding of embedded systems and real‑time operating systems.
• Understanding of audio processing.

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 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.

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

• Be responsible for design and development of audio experiences on Pixel devices, integrating novel audio technology and models.
• Work on features at the AI and human speech and audio interface.
• Work closely with Audio Research and other technology partner teams to integrate their offerings on Pixel phones.
• Implement experiences and features, working with codebases throughout the stack from embedded to high level OS application.
• Deliver performant solutions in highly constrained embedded compute environments, respecting power, performance, latency and user-experience tradeoffs.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

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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