Senior Connectivity Software Developer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

* 5 years of experience with software development in C/C++, Firmware,

Connectivity, Embedded Systems.

* 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products,

and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

* 3 years of experience with embedded development.

* Experience with Android platform or Microcontroller unit (MCU) software

development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.

* 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

* Experience in low-level embedded systems using application processors or

microcontrollers.

* Experience with 802.11 and BT/BLE device drivers and host interfaces (PCIe,

SDIO, UART).

* Proficient in using tools such as Wireshark, logic analyzers, and kernel

tracing to resolve deep-seated issues in the driver, firmware, or hardware

interface.

* Ability to debug hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

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.

As a Connectivity Software Developer on the XR Glasses OS System Software team,

you will design, implement and maintain the low-level system software that

enables next-generation Augmented Reality (AR) reference platforms.

In this capacity, you will apply your extensive embedded systems expertise to

lead the integration, bring-up, and refinement of low-power WiFi and Bluetooth

subsystems. You will collaborate with the MicroXR connectivity, Electrical

Engineering (EE), and power/thermal teams to achieve the rigorous performance

and power Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) necessary for launching

groundbreaking product categories.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by

breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is

at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is

more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the

world around us. We're building a future where

lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to

augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and

contextually aware experiences.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Canada: $182000 - $186000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Design and implement Android and Microcontroller unit (MCU) device drivers

and hardware abstraction layers (HALs) for next-generation Augmented Reality

(AR) reference platforms.

* Integrate and bring up new wireless chipsets.

* Drive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver and firmware level power, thermal and

latency improvements to meet product targets.

* Collaborate closely with EE, MicroXR connectivity and power teams to optimize

the E2E connectivity solution.

* Lead technical engagements with third-party partners, providing the deep-dive

architectural support and debugging expertise necessary to accelerate their

device bring-up cycles.