Software Engineer, Embedded Software

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Diego, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in network protocols (IP/UDP/TCP/ICMP/IPsec), their characteristics in wireless environments (e.g. dropped packets and Dup-acks) as well as methods to measure their performance.
• 5 years of experience in wireless data path domain (Cellular/WiFi datapath preferred).
• Experience in a coding language like C.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in either kernel development, power management, performance tuning, or peripheral drivers on Android systems.
• Experience in Linux’s Network stack implementation for various protocols (IP/UDP/TCP/ICMP/IPSec) etc.
• Experience in architecture of various software/hardware improvements to improve overall data path performance and power for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), WiFi, and Wifi Hotspot.
• Knowledge of interconnects like PCIe/USB/SPI/UART and their characteristics (throughput, latency, power states, power consumption etc).
• Knowledge of memory bandwidth utilization (front-end and back-end) as well as memory power consumption.
  
  

About The Job

In this role, you will deliver wireless connectivity system architecture, strategy and roadmap to optimize cost, performance, and power of Pixel connectivity.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel 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 global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $161,000-$239,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Develop system software architecture for optimal memory bandwidth, latency, power and packet processing.
• Work with cross organization including hardware (modem, WiFi/BT, PCIe), software, and networking teams to develop power efficient data and control path for better end user experience.
• Identify data/control path performance gaps and work with various teams to come up with creative solutions to improve the user experience.
• Work with Google's System on a Chip (SoC) team on SoC architecture and roadmap.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPI), collect KPI metrics, analyze collected metrics and propose optimizations.
  
  
  

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