Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Pixel Display

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

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Embedded Systems in Mountain View to lead Pixel display software development. You will own large portions of the display stack and guide cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions for current and future Pixel devices.

The role requires strong C/C++, Java mastery, and experience with Android internals and Linux kernel, with a track record in system-level design and leadership. In-person interviews are typical for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of software development experience (C, C++, Java).
• 5 years of software design and architecture.
• 5 years of Android development or Android internals.
• Experience with Linux Kernel.
• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, CS, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with display technologies and embedded/Linux mobile software.
• Experience leading or mentoring small/medium teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive complete development cycles for Pixel display projects from design to launch.
• Own display domain features such as brightness, color management, and calibration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Android platform, hardware, and external vendors.
• Develop infrastructure for telemetry, on-device diagnostics, and updatability.
• Build deep expertise in display devices and SoCs used in Pixel.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Android development

Linux Kernel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Pixel Display

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X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in software development (e.g., C, C++, Java).
• 5 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 5 years of experience with Android development or Android internals.
• Experience with Linux Kernel.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  
• Experience with display technologies and concepts.
• Experience with embedded, mobile software development based on Linux.
• Experience managing or acting as a technical lead for small/medium-sized team.

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 software team works closely with Android Platform, Pixel Hardware, Silicon, and external partners to bring the best of Android to users, on Google's Pixel phones. Our Pixel system display software team is responsible for all things display for Pixel devices, spanning much of the on-device software stack.
You'll join our team as a display software technical lead. Your focus will be owning large portions of Pixel devices' display software stack and influencing other subsystems and SW/HW teams across Pixel and Android to ensure optimal, end-to-end solutions for present and future devices. You'll own a mix of direct technical work, design, and project planning, leading other engineers to deliver complete, production-ready solutions.

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.

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 software team works closely with Android Platform, Pixel Hardware, Silicon, and external partners to bring the best of Android to users, on Google's Pixel phones. Our Pixel system display software team is responsible for all things display for Pixel devices, spanning much of the on-device software stack.
You'll join our team as a display software technical lead. Your focus will be owning large portions of Pixel devices' display software stack and influencing other subsystems and SW/HW teams across Pixel and Android to ensure optimal, end-to-end solutions for present and future devices. You'll own a mix of direct technical work, design, and project planning, leading other engineers to deliver complete, production-ready solutions.

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: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Drive complete development cycles of new Pixel display projects, from initial software design and hardware bring up, through to implementation, product testing, and launch.
• Own display domain features, such as foundational display device controls, automatic brightness algorithms, color management and calibration, image enhancement methods, and thermal and power management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver vertically integrated solutions, from different areas of our own phone/tablet display software team to Android platform partner teams and external vendors.
• Develop infrastructure supporting production devices by implementing new systems in areas such as telemetry, on-device diagnostics, and updatability.
• Develop in-depth expertise in display devices and SoCs subsystems, and apply it in real end-user Pixel devices.

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