Software Engineer II, Ambient Platform, Embedded Firmware

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of hardware architecture and device drivers.
• Understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.

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.

We are building the Always-On Subsystem, a revolutionary system that powers intelligent, energy-efficient mobile experiences. This isn't just another software project; it's a chance to shape the future of how devices understand and respond to their environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience in Firmware Development and Implementation.
• Exhibit expertise in problem-solving and bug fixing.
  
• Possess experience in testing and validation strategies.
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Exhibit expertise in optimization and performance tuning.