Senior Manager, Accelerator Systems & Software

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

Job summary

Google invites applications for a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Sunnyvale, CA, to lead accelerators system software powering GPUs/TPUs and custom processors. You will craft long‑term architecture, oversee firmware, Linux driver development, and large distributed systems across data centers.

You’ll guide multiple teams, set priorities, and influence standards with industry partners. As a senior leader, you will drive high‑performance, production‑grade software across AI platforms, data

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

C/C++

Linux development

Embedded systems

Leadership

People management

Debugging

PCIe

AI Platform development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Linux drivers

Firmware development

Job description

Google invites applications for a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Sunnyvale, CA, to lead accelerators system software powering GPUs/TPUs and custom processors. You will craft long‑term architecture, oversee firmware, Linux driver development, and large distributed systems across data centers.

You’ll guide multiple teams, set priorities, and influence standards with industry partners. As a senior leader, you will drive high‑performance, production‑grade software across AI platforms, data