Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display

Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display Location: Mountain View, CA, USA

Level: Mid

Overview Google is seeking a Software Engineer in the Embedded Systems/Firmware department for the Pixel Display team. This position involves driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members, with a deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

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.

As a Software Engineer on the Pixel Display team, you will play a critical role in shaping the visual experience for users. You will bridge the gap between hardware and software, owning the complete display software stack from bootloader drivers up to the application layer. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Android Platform, Pixel Hardware, and external partners to develop and optimize foundational display controls, color management, and image enhancement for present and future Pixel devices.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

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

US Salary: $147,000 - $210,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

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