Senior Connectivity Software Developer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR

Job 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.

As a Connectivity Software Developer on the XR Glasses OS System Software team, you will design, implement and maintain the low-level system software that enables next-generation Augmented Reality (AR) reference platforms.

In this capacity, you will apply your extensive embedded systems expertise to lead the integration, bring-up, and refinement of low-power WiFi and Bluetooth subsystems. You will collaborate with the MicroXR connectivity, Electrical Engineering (EE), and power/thermal teams to achieve the rigorous performance and power Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) necessary for launching groundbreaking product categories.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Android and Microcontroller unit (MCU) device drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HALs) for next-generation Augmented Reality (AR) reference platforms.
• Integrate and bring up new wireless chipsets.
• Drive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver and firmware level power, thermal and latency improvements to meet product targets.
• Collaborate closely with EE, MicroXR connectivity and power teams to optimize the E2E connectivity solution.
• Lead technical engagements with third-party partners, providing the deep-dive architectural support and debugging expertise necessary to accelerate their device bring-up cycles.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in C/C++, Firmware, Connectivity, Embedded Systems.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience with embedded development.
• Experience with Android platform or Microcontroller unit (MCU) software development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in low-level embedded systems using application processors or microcontrollers.
• Experience with 802.11 and BT/BLE device drivers and host interfaces (PCIe, SDIO, UART).
• Proficient in using tools such as Wireshark, logic analyzers, and kernel tracing to resolve deep-seated issues in the driver, firmware, or hardware interface.
• Ability to debug hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.