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Software Engineering Manager, Kernel Development

Google· Google - Kernel Development
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA$207k - $300kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Software Engineering Manager responsible for leading a team of systems software engineers focused on the Linux Kernel, driving architecture and execution roadmaps for core subsystems, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver large-scale platform features.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of systems software engineers, fostering a collaborative, and high-performance engineering culture.
  • Drive the architectural design, implementation, and optimization of core Linux kernel components to meet Google’s compute infrastructure demands.
  • Partner with other Tech Leads, and cross-functional partners to align execution roadmaps, set technical boundaries, and deliver on critical milestones.
  • Advocate engineering excellence, robust testing methodologies, and performance profiling to eliminate system regressions and data integrity risks.
  • Work closely with platform infrastructure and Google Cloud leadership team, including obtaining strategic and architectural approvals from executive leadership to launch new platform features.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience in people management (guiding technical teams, resource allocation, and mentoring).
  • Experience in computer architecture and low-level system software development in C.
  • Experience with operating systems, including CPU scheduling and memory management.

Skills

Required:People managementLinux kernel programmingC
Nice to have:C++ or Rust

Benefits

  • Learn more about benefits at Google (linked in description).
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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