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Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Servers

Google· Advanced Software Engineering
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA$207k - $300kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Lead end-to-end software architecture and development for high-performance server platforms (firmware, BIOS, kernel, and drivers) within Google's Server portfolio, mentoring distributed teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.

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.

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++.

Skills

Required:Software architectureFirmware/BIOS developmentKernel and drivers developmentC and C++

Benefits

  • Learn more about benefits at Google (listed in the job posting linked)
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