Software Engineer, Kernel and Firmware, Silicon

**Job Description:** **Role Overview:** As a Software Engineer specializing in Kernel and Firmware at Google, you will be part of a vertically integrated team working on hardware and software to create innovative technology solutions. Your role will involve designing software to enhance the developer experience, implementing and validating firmware and Linux drivers for optimal performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to define overall architecture for next-generation smart devices. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design software to optimize hardware accelerators for application developers - Implement and validate firmware and Linux drivers for power and performance efficiency - Develop and test embedded software drivers for future smart devices - Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture and user experience characteristics - Lead a functional team of engineers for software delivery in a specific subsystem **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience - 2 years of experience in development, testing, and deployment of consumer electronics/embedded systems - Proficiency in embedded programming in C/C++ - Familiarity with embedded systems, kernel, Linux, RTOS, or firmware, device driver **About The Company:** Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. The team combines Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create impactful experiences through innovative technologies and hardware advancements. The goal is to enhance people's lives through technological innovation. (Note: The additional details of the company were not explicitly mentioned in the job description.),