Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Networking

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Networking

Apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Networking role at Google.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience in Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA).

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex organization involving cross‑functional or cross‑business projects.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Experience with C++, networking, network infrastructure, data center networking, and system architecture.

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 must handle information at massive scale and extend well beyond web search. We look for engineers who bring fresh ideas from information retrieval, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile, among many other areas.

As a software engineer on the AI and Infrastructure team, you will work on a critical project for Google’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as our fast‑paced business and your career grow. You will build systems that enable global delivery of AI models, strong computing power, and advanced networking—enabling Google’s cloud, services, and a range of other initiatives.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $197,000‑$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation details reflect base salary only; bonuses, equity, and benefits are additional. Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Provide technical leadership on high‑impact projects.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large‑scale software solutions.

Not applicable

Full‑time

Information Technology and Engineering

Information Services and Technology;
Information and Internet

Google is an equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.