Google · 8 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Firmware
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$197K/yr - $291K/yr
8+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company known for its innovative solutions. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop firmware for custom SoCs, ensuring high performance and security while collaborating with various teams to enhance system functionality.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and implementation of firmware code based on the Zephyr real-time operating system (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, Joint Test Action Group (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 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
Qualification
Required
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
Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms
3 years of experience working in a complex organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
Experience with Advanced RISC Machines (ARM)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
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