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Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR

Google · Miami, FL, USA

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 Android XR Platform Team is the architectural backbone for Google’s spatial computing future. We are strategically aligned to develop a unified software platform that scales across the full hardware spectrum—from high-fidelity Headsets to next-generation AI Glasses. Our mission is to bridge the gap between low-level embedded systems and ambient AI, delivering the common core technologies that ensure performance, stability, and security are built into the foundation of every device.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining this technical roadmap and building a engineering organization capable of solving the unique power, thermal, and latency challenges of wearable AI, ultimately ensuring architectural consistency across our entire XR hardware portfolio.
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: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

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.

Embedded pay context

Based on 311 disclosed Embedded salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $152K/year, with most offers between $132K and $193K (10th–90th percentile: $108K–$222K).

Google ranks among the higher-paying employers for this role, at a $214K median across 31 disclosed postings.

This posting lists $207K–$301K, above the $152K market median.

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