Senior Software Engineer, TV Systems Performance

Google Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in San Jose is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in TV Systems Performance. This role involves leading performance tuning for major retail partners and optimizing device designs for scalability. Candidates should have strong expertise in C++ and Python, along with experience in Android development and system-level optimization. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and additional benefits, alongside opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with software development in C++ and Python.
• 4 years of experience in Android application development.
• 3 years of experience with testing and maintaining software products.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance tuning for major retail partner launches.
• Optimize Reference Designs for scalability across the global ecosystem.
• Drive architectural shifts, including 64-bit transitions.

Skills

C++

Python

Performance tuning

System-level optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

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

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, TV Systems Performance

Google, San Jose, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (C++, Python).
• 4 years of experience in Android application development.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience with performance, large‑scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 4 years of software development experience with a focus on system‑level optimization or high‑performance software.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams or external hardware partners to land technical improvements.
• Ability to drive and lead performance engineering efforts, including the adoption of AI‑assisted tools and the transition to modern automation frameworks.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We’re looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast‑paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full‑stack as we continue to push technology forward.

As a Senior Software Engineer for TV Systems Performance, you will serve as a technical anchor for ensuring Google TV devices deliver excellent performance. You will play a key role in performance tuning for major retail partner launches and optimizing Reference Designs to scale quality across the global ecosystem. In this role, you will bridge the gap between systems engineering and modern innovation, partnering with the team to evolve AI‑assisted tools that automate performance analysis. You will help drive architectural shifts like 64‑bit transitions and Mobile Generic Kernel Image (GKI) adoption while collaborating with SoC vendors on system‑level enhancements. We are looking for a self‑directed expert who can contribute to the team’s technical excellence, share domain expertise to unlock hardware efficiencies, and empower developers across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance tuning for top retail partner launches while optimizing Reference Designs to ensure scalability across the global device ecosystem.
• Partner with the Tooling Lead to evolve Gemini‑assisted tools, transforming how the team conducts device performance analysis and optimization.
• Lead the evaluations for major industry shifts, such as 64‑bit userspace transitions and Mobile GKI adoption, to optimize system resources and reduce hardware costs.
• Partner with SoC vendors and hardware providers to advocate for and implement kernel/driver enhancements that optimize device throughput and resource utilization.
• Partner with cross‑functional Google teams to align performance requirements and integrate system‑level optimizations into broader platform releases. Act as a technical anchor for the performance charter, providing architectural oversight and technical guidance to the team where necessary.

Compensation

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $174,000–$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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