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Software Engineer III, Embedded Systems, Pixel Watch

Google · San Diego, CA, 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 Google Pixel Watch team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful smartwatch experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel Watch devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build smartwatches and create transformative experiences for users globally.

The Pixel Watch System Software team designs and builds premium wearable devices and services that showcase the potential of the Android and WearOS platform. We are seeking outstanding software and firmware engineers to develop the system software stack for future smarter wearable devices, ranging from architecting, designing, developing, testing and deploying complex wearable consumer devices.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in C programming language.
  • 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • Experience working on commercial wearable/mobile products.
  • Experience working with embedded processors, linux kernel, drivers, board support package (BSP).
  • Experience in performance analysis and optimization, with a focus on embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: Microcontrollers, SoC, device drivers, hardware bringup, power management, ARM processors, file systems, bootloaders, firmware, or hardware/software integration.

Embedded pay context

Based on 306 disclosed Embedded salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $154K/year, with most offers between $131K and $193K (10th–90th percentile: $108K–$222K).

Google ranks among the higher-paying employers for this role, at a $213K median across 33 disclosed postings.

This posting lists $147K–$211K, above the $154K market median.

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