The Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems and Firmware role at Google focuses on developing software for wearable devices, specifically working on co-processors and their interaction with main application processors. The position is part of the Platforms and Devices team, which aims to enhance user experiences through innovative computing technologies. Engineers in this role will have the opportunity to influence hardware architectures and work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of ambient computing. This position requires versatility and leadership qualities as engineers tackle new challenges across the software stack.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, specifically C++.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

• Develop and optimize the software platform for wearable co-processors, including board bring-up and AP/co-processor communication.
• Work with partner teams to improve sensors and CHRE frameworks.
• Build and maintain a developer-friendly environment and abstraction layers to support other teams working on the co-processor.
• Evaluate and prove out power, performance, and platform capabilities on new and unreleased hardware.
• Integrate and enhance frameworks for algorithm development, data collection, telemetry, and testing.

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