Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Chromeos

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, ChromeOS

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 are 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.

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 at the heart of 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.

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.

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 our high-quality bar by increasing unit and integration test coverage.

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