Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Audio, Pixel Buds

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience with software development in C or C++ programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 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 low power embedded audio processors.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  
• Experience with integration and debug of complex audio algorithms across heterogenous processor networks.
• Experience with audio algorithms.
• Experience working with System Software, DSP Software, Audio Systems, or Hardware Validation teams.

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.

In this role, you will help our audio algorithm teams deploy and validate new algorithms for Pixel Bud devices. You will work on new technology explorations and be responsible for proof of concept prototype deployment as part of the NTI process. Additionally, you will work with Systems Software and Hardware Validation teams to ensure that integration of new features into the production device is successful, and understand/fix bugs during development and in production.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

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.

• Work with Audio Algorithm and DSP Software teams to create prototypes of new experiences for testing and for early integration proof of concepts.
• Work with System Software and Audio Systems teams to ensure integration of new algorithms or components is smooth.
• Work with Hardware Validation teams to debug integration problems and test new features as they are being tested.
• Help drive bug triage and fixes for development and production devices.