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System Software and Performance Architect

Job in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, 94039, USA
Listing for: Google Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 113000 - 161000 USD Yearly USD 113000.00 161000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
System Software and Performance Architect
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Google place Mountain View, CA, USA ;
Austin, TX, USA ; +3 more ; +2 more

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Experience completing work as directed, and collaborating with teammates; developing knowledge of relevant concepts and processes.

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By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Mountain View, CA, USA;
Austin, TX, USA;
Portland, OR, USA;
Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

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  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 1 year of experience with software development in C/C++.
  • Experience with computer architecture, Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), and assembly language.
  • Experience with systems concepts such as OS internals (e.g., process scheduling, memory hierarchy, interrupts, system calls, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on Computer Architecture.
  • Experience with system emulation and tracing tools like GEM5, QEMU, Coresight ETM, or Dynamo

    RIO.
  • Knowledge of tool chains.
About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000-$161,000 + 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
  • Manage complex systems such as bringing up complicated software systems like Android. Characterize critical workloads (Chrome, Google Maps, Genshin Impact, Fortnite, etc.) and identify performance bottlenecks or patterns.
  • Build infrastructure (based on QEMU/Dynamo Rio/Gem5/Coresight ETM, etc.) that makes transformative impact on Google’s next-generation processor design.
  • Grow into a full-stack engineer with highly sought-after skill sets in the industry.

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.

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