Software Engineer III, Embedded Performance, System Tracing, Profiling

Google Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company in Greater London is looking for a Software Engineer III to work on groundbreaking technologies. The role involves software development, system performance optimization, and collaboration on various critical projects. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in C++, embedded operating systems, and Linux Internals. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• Experience with Android Internals.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Review code developed by others and provide feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve.

Skills

C++

Linux Internals

Performance Optimization

Embedded Operating Systems

Data Structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer III, Embedded Performance, System Tracing, Profiling

Google London, UK

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• Experience with software development in C++.
• Experience with Linux Internals and Performance Optimization.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• Experience with Android Internals.
• Experience in build systems, performance, systems internals and software optimization.

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.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first‑party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our users' interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

Responsibilities

Write product or system development code.

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.