Staff Software Engineer, Server Software

Google

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Natural Language, BIOS Software, Booting, Business Growth, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Cross-Functional, Data Storage, Data Structures, Device Drivers, Distributed Computing, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Information Retrieval, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Input/Output, Internet Search, Kernel Programming, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Linux Kernel, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Motherboards, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Network Design, Network Operations Center, Operations Research, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Programs, Product/Service Launch, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Unix Shell Programming, User Interface Design, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Minimum 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 in Linux, C++, Shell Scripting, Python, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, GPU Drivers, Firmware, Linux Kernel, Reliability, and Leadership.

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.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a global organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience in Computer Architecture, Bootloaders, Continuous Build, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Test, and GPUs/ML accelerators.

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 Server Software team is responsible for designing and developing the firmware and software to bring up and run Google's custom designed Servers, Appliances, Switches and supporting these at scale in the fleet. We work closely with many partner teams within and outside of Platforms Infrastructure Engineering (PIE).

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 + 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage expertise in computer architecture, Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), firmware, and kernel development to power and optimize a global-scale server fleet.
  • Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of the software solutions, managing project priorities and deliverables in a fluid environment.
  • Drive early-stage system board bring-up and issue triage by implementing automated tools for diagnostics, performance evaluation, and reliability assurance.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to execute engineering programs, focusing on product development and fleet productivity.
  • Provide technical direction for critical projects while mentoring engineers to elevate the overall quality of team engineering standards.
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.

About the Company

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Google

Build for everyone

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Benefits

We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

How we Hire

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

Learn more about our hiring process.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://goo.gle/4dbno6V