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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Distributed Systems, Embedded Operating Systems, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Push Technology, Information Retrieval, Linux-Powered Devices, Natural Language Processing, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Software, Data Storage Technologies, Gerrit, Git, Information Technology, Search Engines, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3375511096&tx=HT8276THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 2 years of experience with software development in C/C++. * 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields. * 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. * Experience with version control systems like Git and code review tools like Gerrit. * Familiarity with Linux device drivers and Android. * Ability to debug hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. ## Description 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., * Design and maintain the low level system software that enables our AR reference platforms. * Contribute across multiple subsystems including bootloader, kernel, device drivers and Android HAL. * Contribute to both SOC (Android) and MCU (RTOS) software. * Optimize power consumption, thermal envelope and improve system stability. * Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering (EE) team to review schematic designs and develop hardware bring up and software test plans. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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