Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, ChromeOS

Google • Boulder, CO • 2h ago

corporatefare_ Google place San Jose, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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XThe application window will be open until at least December 25th, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

5 years of experience with software development in C/C++.

3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

3 years of experience in embedded systems (e.g., firmware, Linux kernel, device drivers, and sensors).

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Experience developing in a Linux, Android or ChromeOS environment.

Experience in zephyr, pigweed, coreboot, fastboot, or other relevant open-source projects.

Experience with Java and Go based testing frameworks.

Knowledge of sensors, Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH), USB Power Delivery (USB PD), Basic Input Output System (BIOS), Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), or bootloaders.

About the job

The Laptops and Tablets Firmware team writes the foundational code that makes ChromeOS and Android devices the fastest-booting, most secure, and most reliable laptops and tablets ever made.

As a Firmware Engineer on the team, you will work within the hardware-software interface. You will address everything from bringing up brand-new devices to optimizing bootloaders and contributing to open-source projects like coreboot. You will also improve the scalability and maintainability of our existing codebase and collaborate with an external Original Design Manufacturer (ODMs), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), System on a Chip (SoC) vendors, and internal teams around the globe. Our work is on every Chromebook and used by millions of students, families, and businesses every day.

ChromeOS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + 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 aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and launch production-level firmware for ChromeOS and Android laptops and tablets.

Evaluate and improve firmware and processes for scalability and maintainability.

Collaborate with a global team of software and hardware engineers on new technology proposals and process improvements.

Maintain the quality by increasing unit and integration test coverage.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\KnowYourRights\10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCPEEOPost.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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