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Software Engineer III, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR

Google

📍 San Jose, Miami, California, United States, Florida·💼 Full-time·🌐 On-site·📊 Mid Level

Summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III specializing in Embedded Systems/Firmware for its XR team. This role involves developing core system software for AR reference platforms, contributing to bootloaders, kernels, drivers, and HALs. The engineer will optimize performance, collaborate with hardware teams, and work on both SOC (Android) and MCU (RTOS) software for cutting-edge XR devices that merge AI with augmented reality.

Required Skills

Embedded Operating SystemsGITC++CLinux

Details

Salary
$147,000 – $211,000/yr
Experience Required
2+ years
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Bonus
Yes
Equity
Yes

Description

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 Glasses OS System Software team delivers the core software layers for our hardware reference designs. Our work begins at the hardware's inception—covering schematic reviews and factory bring up—and continues through the entire device lifecycle.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + 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.