The Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Audio/Firmware role at Google focuses on developing and maintaining audio-related firmware for various subsystems in the Android microXR project. This project aims to create a software platform for AR thin-client smart glasses, requiring collaboration with hardware and technical engineering teams. The position emphasizes optimizing audio performance and integrating complex systems to enhance user experiences. Engineers in this role will also contribute to the convergence of AI and XR technologies.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with the Android Audio HAL, Linux kernel, and audio frameworks.

• Develop and maintain audio-related firmware for MCU and AP subsystems.
• Orchestrate audio performance across multiple chips to guarantee stable performance.
• Partner with Audio Hardware, ML, and TechEng teams to define Key Performance Indicators.
• Drive critical power and performance optimizations to support key audio use cases.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.

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