Staff Software Engineer, Android Kernel and Systems

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Android Kernel and Systems to help advance core kernel and system software across billions of devices. The role emphasizes C/C++ development, Linux kernel experience, and embedded operating systems expertise, with opportunities to influence architecture and open-source contributions.

The team collaborates across Android platforms, memory management, virtualization, and performance tuning, offering a path to impactful,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience programming in C/C++.
• Experience with software development in the Linux Kernel.

Responsibilities

• Work on core system components including memory management, scheduling, power, storage, virtualization, networking.
• Create and ship Generic Kernel Image (GKI) for billions of devices.
• Scale development across a growing number of verticals (Wear, Auto, TV, large screen, etc).
• Contribute to various open source projects, such as Linux Kernel, STG, AOSP, LLVM, LTP.
• Create and maintain a reliable, secure and robust foundation for the Android software ecosystem.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded operating systems

Software architecture

Linux Kernel development

Android platform experience

Data structures & algorithms

Rust language

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Tools

GKI development

Kernel tooling

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Android Kernel and Systems

Share Staff Software Engineer, Android Kernel and Systems

corporate_fare Google place Mountain View, CA, USA

info_outline

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience programming in C/C++.
• Experience with software development in the Linux Kernel.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience building software in the Rust programming language.
• Experience with Android platforms.
• Experience with system software in any of the following areas - ARM/ARM64 architecture, compilers, firmware, operating systems, Linux kernel, filesystems/storage, device drivers, performance tuning, networking, tools, tests, virtualization, platform libraries.

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.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

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

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Work on core system components including memory management, scheduling, power, storage, virtualization, networking.
• Create and ship Generic Kernel Image (GKI) for billions of devices.
• Scale development across a growing number of verticals (Wear, Auto, TV, large screen, etc).
• Contribute to various open source projects, such as Linux Kernel, STG, AOSP, LLVM, LTP.
• Create and maintain a reliable, secure and robust foundation for the Android software ecosystem.

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. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, is subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.