Staff Linux Diagnostics Software Engineer, ARM Platform

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Inc. is looking for a Staff Linux Diagnostics Software Engineer for our Sunnyvale, CA location. You will develop embedded software and diagnostics tests supporting pre/post-silicon validation for in-house SoCs and machine learning systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software design, testing, and troubleshooting, with at least 8 years of experience in software development and embedded systems.

The role includes providing technical leadership, solving complex reliability issues, and managing project priorities. Compensation includes a competitive salary of $207,000 - $301,000, a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience in testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and diagnostics tests for SoCs and ML systems.
• Perform system health verification and solve reliability problems.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Embedded operating systems

Software design and architecture

Data structures and algorithms

Diagnostics and data analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Staff Linux Diagnostics Software Engineer, ARM Platform

Google — Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with embedded systems, ARM processor and Linux.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms (preferred).
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred).
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects (preferred).
• Experience with diagnostics, networking and data analysis (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software, diagnostics tests, and tools in support of pre/post‑silicon validation for in‑house SoCs, machine learning (ML) Systems (TPU/GPU) and compute servers.
• Perform system health verification, performance characterization, and solve ongoing reliability problems for millions of machines across Google Data Centers worldwide.
• Enable hardware reliability and provide decision‑making on hardware and software design and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership on high‑impact projects.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large‑scale software solutions.

Compensation

US: $207,000 - $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits.

EEO Statement

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.