Software Engineer, GPU Embedded Systems
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Unix/Linux, DevOps, Software Architect
Share Staff Software Engineer, GPU Embedded Systems
Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- 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 system development, device drivers and Kernel programming.
- 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 complex, matrixed organization involving cross‑functional, or cross‑business projects.
- Experience with PCI express, GPU programming, Linux internals, Linux Kernel, Virtualization, C or C+.
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 GPU Data Plane team within Google's Platforms Engineering organization is responsible for delivering the GPU host stack and next‑generation virtualization system software. As a GPU Data Plane Software Lead, you will define the system software running on our bleeding‑edge compute systems that power large‑scale internal AI/ML infrastructure. In this highly impactful role, you will help bridge the gap between traditional containerization and lightweight, secure hyper‑visor‑based Virtual Machines across our data center fleet.
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 force 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.
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
- Drive the design and development of next‑generation GPU accelerator systems from concept to deployment, optimizing the hardware and software stack for data plane…
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