SSD Performance Systems Architect & Lead Engineer

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking software engineers to design and optimize storage systems, including kernel storage stacks, Linux drivers, and firmware for flash memory. The role emphasizes end-to-end performance, cross-functional leadership, and mentoring engineers across teams.

Expect to work on scalable storage infrastructure and disruptive technologies, with opportunities to influence storage architectures across Google services in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years testing and launching software products.
• 5 years working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years in software design and architecture.
• Experience in kernel/firmware development and full lifecycle software engineering in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale software including kernel storage stacks and drivers.
• Drive end-to-end storage system performance optimization and tooling.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Mentor a distributed team of engineers and manage priorities.
• Innovate in systems software and firmware for flash and non-volatile memory.

Skills

Experience in software development

Testing and launching software

Embedded operating systems

Software design and architecture

C/C++ kernel/firmware

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Job description

Google is seeking software engineers to design and optimize storage systems, including kernel storage stacks, Linux drivers, and firmware for flash memory. The role emphasizes end-to-end performance, cross-functional leadership, and mentoring engineers across teams.

Expect to work on scalable storage infrastructure and disruptive technologies, with opportunities to influence storage architectures across Google services in Sunnyvale, CA.