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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems and Firmware, XR, Platforms and Devices

Google

Location

San Jose, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$174,000 - $252,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Software Engineer position focuses on embedded systems and firmware within Google's XR, Platforms, and Devices team. This team is dedicated to developing foundational platforms and software ecosystems that enhance immersive computing experiences. The role involves working on critical projects that leverage advanced technologies such as machine learning and sensor simulations. Engineers in this position will have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in C or 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.

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.
  • Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback.
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug or track them.

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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