Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Tools, Laptops and Tablets

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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to own the entire life cycle of these tools—from initial concept and design, through development and testing, to final deployment. You will be at the forefront of innovation, building the infrastructure that ensures the reliability and performance of every Chromebook. You will be a passionate engineer who grows up in a collaborative, changing environment where your ideas can make an impact. You will create and support the hardware tools and associated software to make engineers happy, productive, and help partners to scale.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable software solutions for hardware device debug and control to enable automation within the ChromeOS ecosystem.
• Design and execute test suites (unit, integration, and system-level) to guarantee the stability, reliability, and functionality of hardware tools and associated software.
• Partner with firmware engineers, hardware vendors, and other software teams to integrate hardware tools and troubleshoot issues.
• Create and maintain documentation for software architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and usage, ensuring knowledge transfer and long-term project success.
• Diagnose and resolve software bugs, and investigate issues related to test execution, hardware communication, and network functionality.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in software development, including designing, developing, and launching software products.
• Experience with hardware interfaces (USB, I2C, SPI, General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)) and software libraries for hardware interaction.
• Experience with API development paradigms (e.g., REST, gRPC) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Experience with Python or C/C++.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience building and maintaining developer tools and infrastructure for builds, tests, and releases.
• Experience with Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices, including Scrum and code reviews.
• Understanding of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, system services, and network protocols.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.