Software Engineer, Modem Power/Thermal, Pixel

Google

Kirkland, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Android, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Natural Language, Business Growth, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Consumer Electronics, Data Storage, Debugging Skills, Disability Insurance, Distributed Computing, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Research, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Global Certification Forum (GCF), High Throughput, Information Retrieval, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Search, Internet of Things, Java, Laboratory Testing, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Life Insurance, Low Power, Mobile Applications Development, Modems, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Network Design, Operating Systems, PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB), Power Engineering, Power Management, Root Cause Analysis, Smartphones, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Testing, Thermal Management, Thermal Sensor, User Interface Design, Wireless Communications, Wireless Software
LOCATION
Kirkland, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. 
Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience programming in Java.
  • 2 years of experience in android development.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in power or thermal software development.
  • Experience in cellular modem software development.
  • Experience in mobile device software development.
  • Advanced proficiency in Java and C/C++ and proficient in Rust is a strong plus.
  • Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and networking (cellular networking experience).

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.

Our Pixel Mobile Wireless team is building the innovative mobile wireless software for the Pixel product family. The mission is to build a stable, reliable, low-latency, low power and high throughput mobile wireless communication and connectivity system with Google innovative technologies on Google products.

As a modem power/thermal software engineer on the Pixel Mobile Wireless (PMW) team, you will be part of a mission-critical team optimizing power and thermals for the modem. You will design, implement, optimize, validate, and land various power/thermal features for next-generation Pixel devices. Your focus will be on modem power and thermal optimization, utilizing various inputs from the system, power rails, and thermal sensors to make optimal decisions.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Android services to manage modem power and thermals for all cellular modes, including NTN (IoT-NTN and NR-NTN) and Direct-to-Cell (LTE/NR DTC).
  • Develop power and thermal management algorithms to optimize power consumption and thermals for DoU (Day of Use) cases, as well as for predefined critical user scenarios.
  • Identify key power/thermal scenarios and recreate them in a lab environment for further research and the development of optimized solutions. Work with test teams to define validation strategies and root-cause issues found during lab testing.
  • Debug, analyze, and fix modem power/thermal issues originating from the factory, certifications (GCF/PTCRB/IOT), the field, and end users.
  • Work closely with vendors and solution providers on modem power/thermal software design and optimization.
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.

About the Company

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Google

Build for everyone

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Benefits

We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

How we Hire

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

Learn more about our hiring process.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://goo.gle/4dbno6V