Software Engineer Manager II, Firmware Laptops and Tablets (Boulder)

Software Engineer Manager II, Firmware Laptops and Tablets

Location: Boulder, CO, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience with x86/ARM assembly.
• Experience with Linux development environment and git/gerrit tools.
• Experience developing in coreboot, Zephyr OS, or other open‑source projects.
• Experience bringing up USB-C stack, sensors, and other peripherals.
• Experience building consumer electronics and knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with a larger team of engineers and product managers to design and develop firmware features.
• Evaluate and help improve firmware code and processes for scalability and maintainability.
• Participate in board bring‑ups and work with partners to deliver new Chrome Operating System and Android devices.
• Collaborate with a global team of software and hardware engineers on new technology proposals and process improvements.

Compensation: US $207,000 – $301,000 + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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