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.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 + 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

• Solve system-level problems related to high mobility, high latency and doppler frequency compensation, inherent in satellite-based cellular networks. Improve Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) user experience, including but not limited to call, voice quality, data, thermal or power, connectivity.
• Identify key performance scenarios and recreate the scenario in the lab environment for further research and development for more optimized solutions. Work with test teams to define validation strategies and root-cause issues found during lab testing with satellite emulators and field trials.
• Debug, analyze and fix modem issues from factory, certification (e.g., Global Certification Forum (GCF)/PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB)/Internet of Things (IoT)), field and end users.
• Work with vendors and solution providers on modem protocol design and optimization.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 7 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Java, Rust).

• Experience in cellular modem software development or protocol stack engineering (e.g., LTE, New Radio (NR), or IoT).

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with 3GPP protocol layers (e.g., RRC, NAS, MAC, RLC, PDCP, or PHY).

• Experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) in embedded environments.

• Experience on modem function and performance troubleshooting in lab, field and carrier tests.

• Knowledge of 3GPP Release 17+ (e.g., IoT-NTN or NR-NTN).