Google is looking to develop low-level embedded firmware and software, including device drivers and kernel components for new devices, to improve the scalability and maintainability of the codebase and foster collaboration with external ODMs, OEMs, chip/SOC vendors, and internal global teams.
Requirements
- Experience with embedded programming in C/C++.
- Experience developing low-level firmware, device drivers, and BSPs, particularly within open-source projects.
- Experience with Linux development environments and Git/Gerrit.
- Experience with bringing up USB-C stacks, sensors, and other peripherals.
- Experience with ARM architecture-related BSP and device driver development.
- Understanding of the Android stack and driver development, including familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support processes.
- Ability to interpret hardware schematics and troubleshoot hardware issues.
Responsibilities
- Participate in board bring-ups, working with partners to deliver new devices. This includes low-level device driver and BSP development.
- Diagnose and resolve complex kernel issues, providing clear technical direction to collaborating with engineering teams.
- Design and implement comprehensive monitoring dashboards to track bring-up progress and system health. Maintain high quality by increasing unit and integration test coverage.
- Collaborate with a global team of software and hardware engineers on new technology proposals and process improvements.
- Develop automation tools to streamline workflows and improve team productivity. Author detailed design documentation and implement core platform features.
- Contribute to open-source projects such as coreboot, Zephyr OS, ChromeOS, and Android.
- Improve the scalability and maintainability of the codebase
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in development, testing and deployment of consumer electronics/embedded systems.
- Ability to work with a global team of software and hardware engineers
- Ability to provide clear technical direction to collaborating with engineering teams
- Commitment 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.
