Software Development Manager II, Embedded Systems/Firmware

Waterloo, ON, Canada

About the job

Software Engineering Managers at Google combine deep technical expertise with leadership to manage teams of engineers across multiple locations. In this role you will lead a team that develops low‑level device drivers, Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and boot code for multi‑processor platforms running Android/Linux or real‑time operating systems. Your team will work closely with cross‑functional partners to enable key platform functionality, improve system performance, and reduce power consumption.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of embedded software engineers in the Waterloo office.
• Maintain a psychologically safe environment, coach, and develop people’s careers while aligning tasks with broader organizational goals.
• Define the technical direction for the Glasses Board Support Package (BSP) software.
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