Manager, Firmware Engineering, Cellular Test and Analysis, Pixel

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java)

• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing projects

• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field

• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization

• Experience managing a cellular modem testing team

• Experience with 5G (FR2/FR1)/4G Modem/Telephony technologies, as well as 5G R15/R16 carrier requirements, and driving projects across multiple product areas and distributed sites, with competing resources and priorities

• Experience with testing/debugging 5G/4G technologies

• Domain knowledge of 5G/4G technologies

About the job

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer (SWE) goes way beyond just Search. SWE Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a SWE Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. SWE teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

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Responsibilities

• Manage the Modem Test Engineering team to manage North America commercialization for Pixel products.
• Lead and manage the Modem Firmware testing for the North America market.
• Work with 5G R15/R16 carrier features, while analyzing data and managing bug reporting to drive and secure the Pixel modem quality, from a modem/Telephony perspective.
• Exercise technical judgment to keep goals for programs, projects, and products attainable within a given timeline.
• Collaborate with the modem software and systems team to optimize modem performance.

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