Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR
174,000–253,000 / Year
Location
San Jose, CA, USA • Miami, FL, USA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
info_outline XNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Miami, FL, USA. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience with software development in C/C++. 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture. 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems. Experience in taking consumer electronics devices to production. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. Experience developing accessible technologies. Experience with version control systems like Git and code review tools like Gerrit. Knowledge of embedded development and Microcontroller (MCU) Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) systems.
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. 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: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities Product software and hardware readiness, and guiding the product through launch milestones. Device specific support and polish, and applying core tech to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Product software and hardware readiness
- Guiding product through launch milestones
- Device specific support and polish
- Applying core tech to production
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Skills Required
C/C++Embedded operating systemsSoftware design and architectureSoftware testingSoftware maintenanceSoftware launchLeadershipVersatilityData structures and algorithmsAccessible technologiesGitGerritMicrocontroller (MCU) Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) systems
Benefits
- 15% bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits
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