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.

Chrome OS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and fix problems in the firmware, kernel, and userspace on ARM and x86 ChromeOS platforms.
• Develop new software power and performance features and improvements, influencing upstream and software engineering.
• Develop new software features (e.g., fingerprint support, audio drivers, new hardware components, or USB4).
• Communicate regularly with partners and project managers to set goals and keep projects on track.
• Participate in feature planning discussions, cross-team meetings, and bug triage and fixing.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms
• Experience in C/C++ or other script and console tooling environments, and system or low-level software development

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
• Experience working in Firmware and Kernel layers, and being able to work across to the upper layers
• Experience working on and influencing design from application level down to the hardware
• Experience in embedded software development
• Knowledge of embedded systems development, RTOS concepts, device drivers, and hardware/software integration
• Open source contributions

Benefits: 

• Health and Wellbeing (Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents)
• Financial wellbeing (Competitive compensation, regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities)
• Flexibility and time off (Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays)
• Family support and care (Fertility and growing family support, parental leave and baby bonding leave)
• Community and personal development (Educational reimbursement)
• Googley extras (Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Googlers)