GPU System Software Architect - Kernel & Embedded

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a senior software engineer to lead large-scale systems, with emphasis on embedded OS, kernel programming and C/C++. You will drive design, development, testing and deployment across projects and collaborate across teams.

The role requires guiding a distributed team, setting timelines, and delivering high-impact solutions while navigating a matrixed organization and scaling platforms for billions of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 7 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
• Experience in Kernel programming and firmware.
• Coding experience in C or C++.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Kernel programming

Leadership

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Firmware toolchains

C

C++

Networking concepts

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a senior software engineer to lead large-scale systems, with emphasis on embedded OS, kernel programming and C/C++. You will drive design, development, testing and deployment across projects and collaborate across teams.

The role requires guiding a distributed team, setting timelines, and delivering high-impact solutions while navigating a matrixed organization and scaling platforms for billions of users.