Senior Linux Kernel Networking Manager

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Linux Kernel Networking team. You will define architecture, manage priorities, and oversee production support while guiding engineers across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes technical leadership and hands-on coding in C/C++ within a large-scale infrastructure context. As part of the AI and infrastructure ecosystem, you will mentor engineers, drive cross-team initiatives, and contribute to upstream kernel efforts to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience in systems programming using C or C++, with experience in Linux kernel internals and large-scale system architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Manager for the Linux Kernel Networking team, collaborating with leadership to define long-term architectural strategy, establish team vision, and manage project priorities, deliverables, and production support.
• Design, develop, test, and enhance large-scale Linux kernel networking solutions and PCIe-related device drivers tailored for high-throughput, low-latency performance.
• Coach, mentor, and guide a distributed team of engineers, supporting their career development and fostering high engineering standards.
• Drive alignment across cross-organizational teams on goals, roadmaps, and dependencies to execute planet-scale infrastructure projects.
• Leverage emerging AI-assisted tools and best practices to accelerate software development workflows, testing, and deployment cycles.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

C/C++ programming

Distributed systems

Kernel programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Linux kernel

PCIe device drivers

Kernel networking

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Linux Kernel Networking team. You will define architecture, manage priorities, and oversee production support while guiding engineers across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes technical leadership and hands-on coding in C/C++ within a large-scale infrastructure context. As part of the AI and infrastructure ecosystem, you will mentor engineers, drive cross-team initiatives, and contribute to upstream kernel efforts to improve