Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Audio Systems
About The Position
Google is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for Pixel Audio Systems. Pixel develops hardware products that push the boundaries of computing. In this role, you will lead audio platform development and drive new products to launch by architecting audio systems, implementing key components, and designing sub-components for delegation. You will collaborate with operating-system-level engineers and SoC partners on hardware abstraction layer implementations, debugging, and root-cause analysis, and will be responsible for delivering the audio platform for new device launches. The role is part of Google's Platforms and Devices team, which develops computing software platforms, first-party devices, and services combining Google AI, software, and hardware. Individual pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $207,000–$300,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience with audio systems bringup, optimization, tuning, and productionization.
- Embedded development experience involving engineering trade-offs among power, latency, and performance.
- Experience leading technical projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and debugging or troubleshooting to progress programs.
- Experience with Audio Codecs or Audio HAL.
Responsibilities
- Execute bringup of audio systems on new devices, from prototype through production hardware.
- Deliver audio HAL implementations that enable the high-level operating system to run on SoC platforms, and enable traceability and debuggability for audio-system diagnosis and root-cause analysis.
- Decompose system design into modular components for team members to drive and deliver.
- Define and design key system components and architecture to meet program milestones reliably.
- Work closely with higher-level OS teams and partner SoC vendors to deliver commitments on schedule.
Benefits
- 20% bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
