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Mobile Firmware Engineer, Pixel

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Google

Mobile Firmware Engineer, Pixel

San Diego, CA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in coding with a general purpose programming language (e.g., C/C++).
  • 5 years of experience with cellular modem features development, analysis, carrier requirement management, and mobile device certifications.
  • Experience working with cellular carriers.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with firmware, modems, protocols, 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), and wireless communications.
  • Experience with code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

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  • Experience with the 5G NR/LTE PHY and protocol layer procedures, with the understanding of L2, RRC, and NAS protocol and expected behaviors from 3GPP point of view.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to take initiatives and manage expectations, drive the features and resolutions delivery, and work with customers and carriers.

  • 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.

    With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

    In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of device development, including the requirements and the features from the global carriers for quality delivery of the Pixel devices from concept to final delivery. You will closely collaborate with the internal and external stakeholders while participating in the entire cellular product cycle, including frequent and close engagement with the carrier Technical Account Managers, carrier requirement, specific features evaluations, features development and delivery, certification, and issues resolutions.

    Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 .

    Responsibilities

    • Work on the feature analysis, evaluations, and compliances for the carriers and participate in engineering tasks for the development of carriers features and certifications efforts.
    • Triage product or system issues and debug by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality, track and resolve bugs, and communicate blockers with various stakeholders such as Testing teams, Certification teams, Engineers, and carriers Technical Account Managers.
    • Work closely with the cellular carriers such as the United States (US) carriers and other emerging carriers to address their technical requests, the feature requirements, and the prompt issue resolutions.

    Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA
    Job ID: Google-142876322413060806
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
      • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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