Firmware Engineer III, Wireless Data and Voice Path

Firmware Engineer III, Wireless Data and Voice Path _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. _info_outline_ XNote: 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 in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. + 5 years of experience in modem protocol development, with a specific focus on 3GPP LTE and 5G NR data or audio path development. + 5 years of experience in coding with a general purpose programming language (e.g. C/C++), wireless communications, mobile, and embedded systems. Preferred qualifications: + Masteru2019s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. + Experience with the 3GPP L2 protocol stack, including MAC, RLC, and PDCP layers. + Experience in LTE and 5G MAC layer scheduling, including data prioritization, HARQ, and C-DRX alignment. + Knowledge of wireless audio path components, including Jitter Buffer Management (JBM) and RTP protocol optimizations. + Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 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 Googleu2019s 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. As a Senior Engineer in the Modem Protocol L2/Data team, you will be working on optimization of long-term evolution (LTE) and 5G related audio path covering JBM, RTP, PDCP/RLC and MAC. You will own critical VoLTE/VoNR features which are essential for reducing modem power consumption and achieving low-latency data transmission. Your expertise will be vital for upcoming Pixel releases, where you will drive wireless scheduling and voicedata prioritization to meet global carrier requirements. 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 Googleu2019s 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 $138,000-$198,000 + 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 aboutbenefits at Google (. Responsibilities + Enhance modem data path and voice traffic path features to improve user experience. + Optimize LTE and 5G related audio paths including JBM, RTP, PDCP/RLC and MAC in the wireless modem. + Analyze, debug and fix modem protocol issues from the testing team, certification lab, and customers. + Work and design with the global carriers engineering team to meet customeru2019s performance and features requirements. + Collaborate with cross-layer teams, including layer 1 and Android audio related teams. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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Created: 2026-04-15