Senior Firmware Engineer

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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.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Responsibilities

Develop modem software and verify modem feature functionalities and performance for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) (Internet of Things (IoT)-NTN and New Radio (NR)-NTN) and Direct-to-Cell (Long-Term Evolution (LTE)/NR Direct-to-Cell (DTC)).
Solve system-level mobility, latency, and Doppler issues in satellite networks to enhance NTN user experience including voice, data, and power efficiency.
Identify and implement modem software and hardware optimizations to minimize power drain, including algorithm tuning, power state management, and RF front-end interaction.
Identify performance scenarios and recreate the scenario in the lab environment for research and development for optimized solutions. Work with test teams to define validation strategies and root-cause issues found during lab testing with satellite emulators and field trials.
Debug, analyze and fix modem issues from factory, certification, field and end users.
Work with vendors and solution providers on modem protocol design.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C/C++).
Experience in cellular modem software development or protocol stack engineering (LTE, NR, or IoT).

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in the field of wireless communications.
Experience with 3GPP protocol layers (e.g., RRC, NAS,MAC, RLC, PDCP, or PHY) and NTN.
Experience on modem function and performance troubleshooting in lab, field and carrier tests.
Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) in embedded environments.
Understanding of wireless communication fundamentals and debugging modem issues.