Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Machine Management

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a seasoned software engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to lead high-impact projects across AI and infrastructure. You will guide distributed teams, shape architecture, and deliver scalable software across TPUs, Vertex AI, and data center platforms.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in embedded systems, C++, and large-scale distributed design, with a track record of driving end-to-end product delivery and cross-team collaboration. Google offers strong compensation and equity.

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 microcontrollers and C++.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Embedded Systems

Software Design & Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Zephyr OS

CANbus

PMBus

I2C

SPI

UART

SMBus

ARM Cortex-M4/M7/M33

Job description

Google is seeking a seasoned software engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to lead high-impact projects across AI and infrastructure. You will guide distributed teams, shape architecture, and deliver scalable software across TPUs, Vertex AI, and data center platforms.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in embedded systems, C++, and large-scale distributed design, with a track record of driving end-to-end product delivery and cross-team collaboration. Google offers strong compensation and equity.