Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, US Until 9/28/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

About the Job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects. 
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers. 
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. 
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. 
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

Additional Information

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
About this role

Summary

Lead embedded systems projects, design software architecture, and provide technical leadership.

Job title

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Sunnyvale, CA, USA; on-site preferred

Salary

$207k–$300k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

embedded operating systemssoftware testingsoftware developmentsoftware designproject management

Preferred skills

data structuresalgorithmstechnical leadershipcross-functional projects

Specializations

embedded systemsfirmwaresoftware architecturedata structuresdistributed computing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City