Software Engineer, Firmware, Pixel Video
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 2 years of experience in low level systems
programming languages (e.g., C++ or C). 2 years of experience with
working with embedded operating systems. Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical
fields. 2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems
data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging. 2 years of
experience with data structures and algorithms in academic or
industry setting. Experience developing accessible technologies.
Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution,
and software test engineering. 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 Pixel Video team's mission is to engineer
and optimize the video codec pipeline for Pixel, from capture to
consumption. We deliver a video experience by achieving
industry-leading performance in three key areas: ultimate
compression efficiency for smaller files and faster sharing,
minimal power consumption for longer battery life, and flawless,
low-latency playback of all modern formats. We harness the full
power of Google's hardware and software to ensure video on Pixel is
not just a feature but a defining experience. Our goal is to make
every video captured and played on a Pixel device look stunning,
feel seamless, and preserve life's moments with unparalleled
clarity and efficiency. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses
Google's various computing software platforms across environments
(desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices
and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and
hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new
technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster
and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users
around the world. 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 .
Responsibilities Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers
and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies. Review
code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure
best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy,
testability, and efficiency). Contribute to existing documentation
or educational content and adapt content based on product/program
updates and user feedback. Triage product or system issues and
debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the
impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Write product or system development code.
Keywords: Google, Livermore , Software Engineer, Firmware, Pixel Video, IT / Software / Systems , Mountain View, California
