Staff Engineer, Embedded Systems & Firmware (Servers)

Google LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Embedded Systems and Firmware to lead platform software for Google servers, including BIOS, drivers, and firmware. You will drive pre-silicon co-development with hardware and system teams and shape long-term roadmaps for high-impact projects.

The role requires deep low-level software expertise, strong C/C++, and experience in designing scalable server solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end software architecture, design, and development of high-performance server platforms, establishing technical direction and defining the goal for high-impact projects.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to drive pre-silicon Firmware (FW)/Software (SW) co-development, optimize integration, and align cross-organizational roadmaps with overall business goals.
• Own the delivery of comprehensive software solutions—spanning FW, BIOS, Kernel, and drivers—ensuing rigorous testing, deployment, and long-term maintenance of large-scale systems.
• Influence, mentor, and coach a distributed team of engineers, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.
• Manage project priorities, deliverables, and timelines while facilitating absolute clarity across multiple teams to ensure seamless execution on high-impact objectives.

Skills

C and C++

Data structures and algorithms

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Kernel/Drivers

Embedded OS

Software design/architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Embedded Systems and Firmware to lead platform software for Google servers, including BIOS, drivers, and firmware. You will drive pre-silicon co-development with hardware and system teams and shape long-term roadmaps for high-impact projects.

The role requires deep low-level software expertise, strong C/C++, and experience in designing scalable server solutions.