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Embedded engineering at Google spans firmware, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration across products like Pixel, Nest, and custom silicon. Google has a strong track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international engineers with the right technical background.
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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.
In this role, you will be part of an Research and Development team developing high-performance and low-power hardware and software to enable Google’s continuous innovations in mobile image, outlook and AI processing. You will focus on debug, trace, and analytics, a highly visible responsibility in the SoC ecosystem. This project offers impactful opportunities across the development lifecycle - influencing the architecture of future products, working on early prototype hardware and software simulations, up to supporting customers in productizing end-user devices.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop firmware for deeply embedded microcontrollers in complex SoC projects.
- Review hardware designs, prototype software-based hardware-mocks, and engage in hardware/software co-design efforts to engineer debug solutions that support all phases of the product life cycle.
- Work with early hardware prototypes, FPGAs, software-simulation of SoC and subsystem designs to verify and enable functionality.
- Develop modular firmware components to maximize code reusability across multiple related SOCs.
- Write production level code, and support it through to product launch.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development (e.g., C, C++), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
- 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, ZephyrOS, LK, Tock, etc.).
- 2 years of experience in testing and launching software products on embedded devices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
- Proficiency with ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) or RISC-V (Reduced Instruction Set Computer - Five) assembly.
- Familiarity with MMU, IOMMU, and SOC interconnects.
- Familiarity with power and clock management concepts.
- Familiarity with bootloaders and SOC boot flow.
- Excellent debugging skills with GNU Debugger (GDB) and commercial JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) debug solutions.
COMPENSATION
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.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an 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 also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
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.
In this role, you will be part of an Research and Development team developing high-performance and low-power hardware and software to enable Google’s continuous innovations in mobile image, outlook and AI processing. You will focus on debug, trace, and analytics, a highly visible responsibility in the SoC ecosystem. This project offers impactful opportunities across the development lifecycle - influencing the architecture of future products, working on early prototype hardware and software simulations, up to supporting customers in productizing end-user devices.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop firmware for deeply embedded microcontrollers in complex SoC projects.
- Review hardware designs, prototype software-based hardware-mocks, and engage in hardware/software co-design efforts to engineer debug solutions that support all phases of the product life cycle.
- Work with early hardware prototypes, FPGAs, software-simulation of SoC and subsystem designs to verify and enable functionality.
- Develop modular firmware components to maximize code reusability across multiple related SOCs.
- Write production level code, and support it through to product launch.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development (e.g., C, C++), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
- 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, ZephyrOS, LK, Tock, etc.).
- 2 years of experience in testing and launching software products on embedded devices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
- Proficiency with ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) or RISC-V (Reduced Instruction Set Computer - Five) assembly.
- Familiarity with MMU, IOMMU, and SOC interconnects.
- Familiarity with power and clock management concepts.
- Familiarity with bootloaders and SOC boot flow.
- Excellent debugging skills with GNU Debugger (GDB) and commercial JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) debug solutions.
COMPENSATION
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.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an 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 also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Align your portfolio to Google's hardware stack
Google's embedded roles center on custom silicon, RTOS development, and hardware-software co-design. Frame your resume around experience with low-level firmware, power management, or bootloader work that maps directly to Pixel or Nest product lines.
Document your embedded specialization for USCIS
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility for embedded roles because the field blends electrical engineering and computer science. Keep transcripts, project documentation, and past job descriptions that specifically show the theoretical and practical depth of your work.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Finding embedded openings where Google is actively sponsoring your specific visa category saves weeks of guesswork. Migrate Mate lets you filter Google's open embedded positions by the visa types the company supports.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
If your offer has a hard start date tied to a product launch cycle or a gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation is a concern, ask your recruiter whether Google will file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
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Find Embedded at Google JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for Embeddeds?
Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for embedded engineering roles. The process follows the standard cap-subject H-1B timeline, with registration in March and a potential October 1 start date. If you're Australian or from Singapore, Google also sponsors E-3 and H-1B1 visas for this function, both of which bypass the lottery entirely.
How do I apply for Embedded jobs at Google?
Applications go through Google's careers portal, but embedded roles move fast and often require matching on very specific hardware or firmware skills listed in the job description. Migrate Mate surfaces open embedded positions at Google filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify the right role before applying directly through Google's site.
Which visa types does Google commonly use for Embedded roles?
Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for embedded engineers. The H-1B is the most common path for candidates from most countries, subject to the annual lottery. Australians qualify for the E-3, and nationals of Singapore and Chile qualify for the H-1B1. Both alternatives have dedicated annual allocations and no lottery requirement.
What qualifications does Google expect for Embedded positions?
Google's embedded roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, plus hands-on experience with low-level firmware, real-time operating systems, or hardware bring-up. For USCIS specialty occupation purposes, your degree field needs to align directly with the role's technical scope, so a generalist software background without embedded depth is unlikely to qualify.
How do I think about the timeline from offer to visa approval for a Google Embedded role?
For a cap-subject H-1B, you're looking at a March registration window and an earliest October 1 start, which can mean a six-month gap if you receive an offer in spring. E-3 and H-1B1 petitions can be filed and approved faster, often within a few weeks of receiving a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. Premium processing through USCIS can reduce H-1B adjudication to 15 business days once the petition is filed.
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