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Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Embedded Systems and Firmware, 2026 Start

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Google is one of the world’s leading suppliers and consumers of ML and AI technology, and they are seeking a Software Engineer with a PhD to work on critical projects. The role involves developing advanced systems, particularly in embedded systems, and collaborating across various teams to push technology forward.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in or lead team projects to carry out design, analysis, and development of advanced systems across the stack, particularly embedded systems
  • Develop code and review code developed by other developers, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)
  • Write documents that set new technical directions. Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback
  • Study, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing the sources of the issues and the impact on software, hardware, network, or service operations and quality

Skills

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience in embedded systems/firmware design
  • Experience coding in C or C++
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: Microcontrollers, SoC, device drivers, hardware, power management, ARM processors, performance optimization, file systems, bootloading, firmware, x86 assembly, system BIOS, or hardware/software integration
  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and kernel development
  • Ability to start full-time role in 2026

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Company Overview

  • Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.google.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Google has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8763 in 2025, 8872 in 2024, 9682 in 2023, 11626 in 2022, 9109 in 2021, 9785 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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