Staff Software Engineer — Embedded Systems & Kernel

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits (401k)

Job summary

Google is hiring software engineers to develop next-generation technologies that power billions of users. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, scale, and system design across the full stack. In-person interviews are typical, with options to share preferred locations.

The position offers substantial compensation, including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Location possibilities include Kirkland, WA and San Jose, CA, with Seattle-area and remote considerations

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.
• 5 years of coding experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans to bring-up, debug and validate designs to achieve functional and performance goals.
• Learn Android sensor framework and adapt for Desktop form factors.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Work with cross-functional teams and engineering managers to develop kernel HAL, framework that enables user experience with next generation sensing technologies.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded systems

Software testing

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Linux

Linux Kernel

Job description

Google is hiring software engineers to develop next-generation technologies that power billions of users. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, scale, and system design across the full stack. In-person interviews are typical, with options to share preferred locations.

The position offers substantial compensation, including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Location possibilities include Kirkland, WA and San Jose, CA, with Seattle-area and remote considerations