The Firmware Engineer III position focuses on optimizing modem data and voice traffic paths for Google's wireless technologies. You will work within the Modem Protocol L2/Data team, enhancing features related to LTE and 5G audio paths. This role is critical for improving user experience and reducing modem power consumption. You will collaborate with global carrier engineering teams and cross-layer teams to meet performance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in modem protocol development, specifically in 3GPP LTE and 5G NR.
• 5 years of experience in coding with a general purpose programming language such as C/C++.
• Experience in wireless communications, mobile, and embedded systems.

• Enhance modem data path and voice traffic path features to improve user experience.
• Optimize LTE and 5G related audio paths including JBM, RTP, PDCP/RLC and MAC in the wireless modem.
• Analyze, debug and fix modem protocol issues from the testing team, certification lab, and customers.
• Work and design with the global carriers engineering team to meet customer’s performance and features requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-layer teams, including layer 1 and Android audio related teams.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.