Google

Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Security, Silicon

Google$147K — $211K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of software development experience in C, C++, or Rust; or 1 year with an advanced degree.
  • 2 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
  • Experience with performance modeling and simulation tools.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain low-level software for Tensor SoC and Pixel ecosystem.
  • Create prototypes to test solutions proposed by architecture team.
  • Analyze software to drive hardware architecture decisions and optimize performance.
  • Conduct performance modeling and simulation to inform architectural trade-offs.
  • Debug and optimize system behaviors and hardware-software interactions.

Benefits

  • Health, wellness, and retirement benefits available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and work on high-impact projects.
Full Job Description
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X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g. C, C , or Rust), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
  • 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  • Experience with performance modeling, performance analysis, or simulation tools.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • Experience with embedded systems, OS internals (e.g., hypervisors, drivers, firmware), and Android system architecture (including Linux kernel and system services).
  • Experience analyzing system performance, power consumption, and memory management, including proficiency in Python for developing automated test frameworks and data analysis.
  • Understanding of security principles in common use cases (e.g., device authentication, Digital Rights Management, cryptographic protocols, ML security) and experience with vulnerability analysis or security testing methodologies (e.g., fuzzing).


About the job

Security is a paramount focus for Google's Tensor SoC and Pixel, especially with advancements like Gemini and Gen AI. Our team develops innovative systems security solutions for Pixel products, focusing specifically on the Tensor SoC to protect users and their data. Join us to manage complex security challenges at the hardware-software interface, contributing to the security foundation of Google's flagship mobile devices, and making a tangible impact by developing novel security features for millions of users.

You will develop the low-level system code that powers the mobile and Generative AI applications for millions of users. In this role, you will bridge the gap between hardware architecture and system software to maximize platform stability, performance, and power efficiency.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 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 about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain low-level software utilizing C, C , or Rust for the Tensor SoC and Pixel ecosystem.
  • Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts, iterating to evaluate the viability and feasibility of solutions proposed by the architecture team across simulation, emulation, and physical silicon goals.
  • Analyze system and first-party software to influence hardware architecture decisions and maximize silicon performance, power, and area goals.
  • Drive performance modeling, simulation, and analysis to predict system behavior and guide architectural trade-offs, focusing on metrics such as throughput, latency, and power consumption.
  • Analyze, optimize, and debug complex low-level system behaviors, operating system interactions, memory management, and hardware-software interfaces.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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156,500 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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Revenue
$182.5 billion
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