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.
The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-level firmware modules in C language to support advanced video codec features.

• Optimize firmware code for low-power consumption and high-throughput performance on embedded processors.

• Collaborate with the software drivers team and vendor to define and implement Application Programming Interface (API) or Input/Output Control (IOCTLs) for firmware-to-software communication.

• Assist in troubleshooting video pipeline issues, from the driver layer down to the hardware registers.

• Manage the technical relationship with external Video Internet Protocol (IP) vendors, including tracking bug reports and reviewing IP documentation.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in C or C++.

• Experience with embedded systems.

Preferred qualifications

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

• Experience with video codecs.