Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Firmware

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Firmware

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

In this role, you will support the future of Google's computer fleet. You will build the exceptional and future-proof custom SoC to fulfill the need of Google future workloads. You will be involved in co-designing, high-performance and secure SoCs from ideation to landing. You will design and develop bootROMs, Firmware/Software (FW/SW) drivers, providing software interfaces for custom compute features and working with the ecosystem and partners to drive the adoption of the custom SoC features.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience in testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience in C++, C, kernel drivers, embedded systems, firmware, and memory 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 a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience with ARM.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of firmware code based on the Zephyr RTOS (C/C++), design sequences, simulators and emulators for new features and optimize existing systems such as low-level hardware interaction, peripheral control, writing and maintaining device drivers for various SoC peripherals.
• Identify root causes of issues within the SoC by using debugging tools like in-circuit emulators, simulator, logging, JTAG debuggers, and your problem-solving skills to isolate and fix firmware bugs.
• Partner with upper-layer software teams to design and develop end-to-end system functionality such as defining interfaces, firmware hooks, and ensuring seamless handoff between firmware and software domains.
• Partner with the internal test and validation teams to design firmware to facilitate silicon validation (pre and post-silicon), aid in debugging validation failures, and optimize firmware for better testability.