Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Audio Systems
GoogleStaff Software Engineer, Pixel Audio Systems
GoogleLocation
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/7/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Staff Software Engineer for Pixel Audio Systems at Google will lead the development of innovative audio systems for new hardware products. This role involves collaborating with operating system engineers and SoC partners to deliver high-quality audio experiences. The engineer will be responsible for architecting audio systems and implementing key components while managing the overall development of the audio platform. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership to drive projects from prototype to production.
Requirements
- 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 within the audio space.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Execute bringup of audio systems on new devices from prototype to production hardware.
- Deliver audio HAL implementation enabling high level OS to run flawlessly on SoC platforms.
- Manage decomposition of system design into modular components for team members to drive and deliver.
- Define and design key system components and architecture to reliably execute on program milestones.
- Interface closely with both higher level OS teams and partner SoC vendors to deliver commitments on schedule.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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