Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus target

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead high-impact projects in Embedded Systems and Platforms Infrastructure Engineering. This role involves directing a distributed team, managing priorities, and ensuring successful delivery of large-scale software solutions while exploring cutting-edge technologies.

A Bachelor's degree and 8 years of software development experience are required, with a competitive salary ranging from $207,000 to $301,000, plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.

Skills

Software development

Embedded operating systems

Software design and architecture

Data structures/algorithms

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google, Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Requirements

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

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross‑functional, or cross‑business projects.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop 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 look 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. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as your fast‑paced business grows and evolves. You will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The Technical Infrastructure team builds the architecture that keeps everything running, from data centers to next‑generation platforms, ensuring users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207,000 - $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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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.

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.

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.