Smart NIC Senior Software Engineer, Embedded

Kardow; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to design and optimize host networking stacks and AI/ML networking solutions within the NetInfra group. You will contribute to data center networks and end-host networking stacks, influencing the next decade of networking at scale.

The role targets engineers who thrive on complex systems, with opportunities to switch teams as Google grows, and requires strong C/C++ development, distributed systems experience, and a passion for scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in C or C++.
• 3 years of experience developing AI/ML networking solutions and host-networking stacks.
• 3 years of experience with distributed systems or compute/storage hardware architectures.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing sources of issues and impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
• Implement and execute testable system solutions; validate behavior of hardware units, emulations, or simulations for use in Google infrastructure.
• Advance approaches to offloads with Google hardware/software to build and test software in C++ for ML library solutions and Smart NICs.
• Develop next generation AI/ML Networking solutions and Smart NICs at Google, taking projects from development into production.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Networking systems

Distributed systems

Embedded OS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s/PhD in CS (preferred)

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in C or C++.
• 3 years of experience developing AI/ML networking solutions and host- networking stacks.
• 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
• 3 year of experience working with embedded operating systems.

Preferred qualifications

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

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.

The NetInfra group is responsible for developing networking infrastructure that powers Google services and Google Cloud. We design and build efficient data center networks and end-host networking stacks. We have a rare opportunity to redefine the host networking technology for the next decade.

As a Software Engineer, you will be passionate about networking and systems programming. If you are interested in building the next generation host networking stack and making an impact at Google's scale, this is the team for you.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
• Implement and execute testable system solutions; conduct validation of behavior and suitability of prospective hardware units, prototypes, emulations, or simulations for use in the Google infrastructure.
• Advance new approaches to leverage offloads efficiently with Google hardware and software so you can build and test software in C++ for use on Google's ML Library solutions and Smart NICs.
• Develop next generation AI/ML Networking solutions as well as Smart NICs at Google, taking the projects through development into production.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .