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.
Join our team and develop the device software that powers all Fitbit trackers, from the newest models to existing ones. We own the entire software stack, from low-level drivers to user interface development, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver a seamless and valuable user experience.

Our team develops the critical embedded software subsystems for Fitbit trackers, including device bring-up, system health and performance, thermal and power management, algorithms, graphics and display, and sensor integration. Our team is part of the wider Pixel Watch and Fitbit Device Software organization, naturally sharing hardware and software components across products.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enable new product features in embedded software.

• Design and implement system technologies, such as data management and transport.

• Write drivers and support for hardware/peripherals.

• Develop user-facing applications for wearable devices and create user interfaces, collaborating with our UI/UX designers.

• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in C and C++ programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years of experience with software development in Python programming language, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

• 2 years of experience working with device and kernel drivers.

• 2 years of experience working with low-level graphics and micro-controllers.