Senior Accelerator Systems Software Manager

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineering leader to guide multiple teams building system software, firmware, tools, and testing frameworks that integrate Accelerators (GPUs, TPUs) into Google Data Centers, enabling high-performance machine learning for Google Cloud customers and internal services like Gemini and YouTube.

You will drive the AI revolution as a senior leader, shaping the technology stack from hardware-software interfaces to deployment, and you will cultivate a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development, including C/C++ in a Linux environment.
• 7 years of experience working with embedded operating systems and firmware development.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience in Debugging, Embedded Processors, low-level platform bring-up, Computer Architecture, PCI Express (PCIe) and high-speed I/O, Data center Servers, and AI Platform development.

Responsibilities

• Develop the long-term technical goal and architectural roadmap for system software powering third‑party GPUs and custom Google compute processors, continuously evolving it to anticipate future data center needs.
• Co‑design the full software stack, from board firmware and Linux drivers to massive distributed systems, solving ambiguous problems through high‑level system design and rigorous code review, ensuring accuracy and engineering best practices.
• Serve as a Senior TLM to guide complex execution, setting cross‑team priorities, align strategy, and actively coach engineers via regular feedback and performance development to support overarching goals.
• Drive ecosystem engagement and influence technology standards to enable rapid, “speed‑of‑light” delivery of modern Accelerator appliances into Google Data Centers.
• Modernize Accelerator software teams by leveraging the latest AI tools to transform methodologies and accelerate design and development workflows.

Skills

Software development

C/C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Technical leadership

People management

Debugging

PCIe

AI platform

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineering leader to guide multiple teams building system software, firmware, tools, and testing frameworks that integrate Accelerators (GPUs, TPUs) into Google Data Centers, enabling high-performance machine learning for Google Cloud customers and internal services like Gemini and YouTube.

You will drive the AI revolution as a senior leader, shaping the technology stack from hardware-software interfaces to deployment, and you will cultivate a culture of