Senior Software Developer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR
Company: Google
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X [For Canada Applicants] This posting is for an
existing vacancy.Note: By applying to this position you will have
an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the
following: San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada . Minimum
qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical
experience. 5 years of experience with software development in
C/C++. 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching
software products, and 1 year of experience with software design
and architecture. 3 years of experience with embedded development
and MCU RTOS systems. Experience with Linux device drivers and
android. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in
Computer Science or a related technical field. 5 years of
experience with data structures and algorithms. 1 year of
experience in a technical leadership role. Experience developing
accessible technologies. About the job Google's software developers
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 developers 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 developer, 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 developers 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. For decades,
the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI.
Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the
convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's
about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're
building a future where lightweight XR devices pair with helpful AI
to augment human intelligence, offering personalized,
conversational, and contextually aware experiences. [For US
Applicants] The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$174,000-$252,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
[For Canada Applicants] The Canada base salary range for this
full-time position is CAD 182,000-187,000 bonus equity benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation
details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary
only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more
about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Design and maintain
low-level system software critical to enabling Augmented Reality
(AR) reference platforms. Contribute across multiple subsystems,
including the bootloader, kernel, device drivers, and Android
Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). Develop software for both SoC
(Android/Linux) and MCU (RTOS) platforms. Optimize power
consumption, thermal envelopes, and system stability. Collaborate
with the Electrical Development team to review schematic designs
and develop hardware bring-up and software test plans.
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