Google

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Servers

Google$207K — $300K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience with C and C++.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the software architecture, design, and development of high-performance server platforms.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineering teams for Firmware and Software co-development.
  • Own the delivery of software solutions including Firmware, BIOS, Kernel, and drivers.
  • Influence and mentor a distributed team of engineers, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Manage project priorities and timelines, ensuring clarity across teams for seamless execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Access to employee development programs and resources.
  • Opportunities for collaborative projects across various teams.
Full Job Description
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience with C and C .

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience with Kernel and Kernel Drivers.


About the job

In this role, you will leverage your deep understanding of low-level software to lead product development within our Server portfolio. This team is responsible for the platform software (Firmware, Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), Drivers) for all Google servers, including compute servers and ML headnodes. You will also contribute to initiatives like Far Memory and other innovative, currently need-to-know products shaping our future solutions.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving channel behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end software architecture, design, and development of high-performance server platforms, establishing technical direction and defining the goal for high-impact projects.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to drive pre-silicon Firmware (FW)/Software (SW) co-development, optimize integration, and align cross-organizational roadmaps with overall business goals.
  • Own the delivery of comprehensive software solutions-spanning FW, BIOS, Kernel, and drivers-ensuing rigorous testing, deployment, and long-term maintenance of large-scale systems.
  • Influence, mentor, and coach a distributed team of engineers, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.
  • Manage project priorities, deliverables, and timelines while facilitating absolute clarity across multiple teams to ensure seamless execution on high-impact objectives.


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
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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