Software Engineer III, Embedded Systems Firmware, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 2 years of experience in low level systems
programming languages (e.g., C++ or C), or 1 year of experience
with an advanced degree in an industry setting. 2 years of
experience with working with embedded operating systems. 2 years of
experience in Linux Kernel development with the programming
language in C/C++. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD
in Computer Science or related technical fields. 2 years of
experience with data structures and algorithms in academic or
industry setting. Experience with Linux kernel (e.g., building and
configuring Linux kernels for embedded systems), and understanding
kernel internals, such as virtual memory, interrupt handling,
device drivers, etc. Experience in GPU programming. Experience with
scripting languages (e.g., Python) and low level driver coding
(e.g., C, C#, C.NET) and familiarity with Linux Shell scripting.
Experience with high-performance computing. About the job 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're 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 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 force 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. 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 Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers
and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies. Review
code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure
best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy,
testability, and efficiency). Contribute to existing documentation
or educational content and adapt content based on product/program
updates and user feedback. Triage product or system issues and
debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the
impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Write product or system development code.
Keywords: Google, Watsonville , Software Engineer III, Embedded Systems Firmware, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering, IT / Software / Systems , Sunnyvale, California
