Google is looking for a Software Engineer with expertise in embedded systems, Linux kernel, and firmware development. This role offers a chance to work on hardware-software integration for cutting-edge consumer electronics that impact billions of users.
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About Google
Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Their teams combine best-in-class AI, software, and hardware innovation to create products that are faster, smarter, and more reliable than ever before.
Role Overview
- Position: Software Engineer, Kernel & Firmware Silicon
- Location: Bengaluru, India
- Role: Full-Time, Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 1+ year of software development experience (Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript)
- 1+ year in embedded systems/consumer electronics development
- 1+ year with data structures and algorithms
- Hands-on experience with embedded systems, RTOS, Linux kernel, or firmware/device drivers
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong embedded system knowledge: kernel, RTOS, drivers, firmware
- Familiarity with ARM or other low-power SoCs
- Exposure to interface protocols: USB, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, UFS
- Experience reading schematics and collaborating with hardware design teams
- Skills in performance analysis and power optimization
- Working knowledge of hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
Responsibilities
- Design software interfaces that leverage hardware accelerators
- Implement and optimize firmware and Linux drivers for power and performance
- Develop and test embedded drivers for next-gen smart devices
- Collaborate across AI, software, and hardware teams to shape future products
Why Join Google?
- Work at the intersection of AI, software, and hardware
- Contribute to products used by billions worldwide
- Be part of a culture that values innovation, diversity, and growth
Location
This role is based in Bengaluru, India.
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