Software Engineer III, USB/Ethernet, Chrome OS

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C or C++ programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
  
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
• 2 years of experience with working with Linux and embedded operating systems.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  
• Experience with Linux Kernel and Linux Drivers.
• Experience in interfaces such as USB and Ethernet.
  
• Experience in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.
  
• Experience working and influencing design from application level down to the hardware.
  

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.

Chrome OS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

• Develop Software features to support Chromebooks interfaces, such as: USB (including USB4), Thunderbolt, Ethernet, Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), DP and more.
  
• Improve the overall health of Chromebooks interfaces, including implementation of an automation environment and tests.
  
• Engage with partners and vendors to debug kernel, user-space and firmware issues. Communicate regularly with partners and project managers to set goals and keep projects on track.
• Enable consumer and enterprise peripherals (camera, monitors, docking stations and more) to work smoothly with Chromebooks and bring up new USB/Ethernet chip sets to meet Chromebook product requirements.
  
• Study how Chromebooks (ChromeOS) work, looking into Linux kernel and user-space. Understanding of ChromeOS, identify and fix problems in the firmware, kernel, and user-space.