Lead Linux Kernel Engineering Manager

Google

United States

On-site

USD 207,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Kernel Development in Sunnyvale, CA. You will lead a team of systems software engineers, drive architectural design for core Linux kernel components, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to align roadmaps.

The role demands deep experience in kernel-level programming and strong leadership in a complex environment. Your responsibilities include mentoring engineers, advancing memory management and scheduling strategies, and ensuring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 3 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience in people management, mentoring, and resource allocation.
  • Experience in computer architecture and low-level system software development in C.
  • Experience with operating systems, including CPU scheduling and memory management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of systems software engineers.
  • Drive architectural design, implementation, and optimization of core Linux kernel components.
  • Partner with Tech Leads and cross-functional partners to align roadmaps and deliver milestones.
  • Advocate robust testing methodologies and performance profiling to prevent regressions.
  • Collaborate with Google Cloud leadership to secure approvals for new platform features.

Skills

Software development
People management
C programming
Operating systems
Linux kernel knowledge
CPU scheduling
Kernel architecture
System software

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD

Tools

C++
Rust

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Kernel Development in Sunnyvale, CA. You will lead a team of systems software engineers, drive architectural design for core Linux kernel components, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to align roadmaps.

The role demands deep experience in kernel-level programming and strong leadership in a complex environment. Your responsibilities include mentoring engineers, advancing memory management and scheduling strategies, and ensuring

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