Google

Senior Software Engineer, TV Systems Performance

Google • $174K — $252K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of software development experience in C or Python.
  • 4 years of experience in Android application development.
  • 3 years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products, with 1 year in software design and architecture.
  • 3 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, or debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Lead performance tuning for retail partner launches and optimize Reference Designs for scalability.
  • Collaborate with the Tooling Lead to advance Gemini-assisted tools for performance analysis.
  • Evaluate major industry transitions such as 64-bit userspace and Mobile GKI to optimize resource use.
  • Work with SoC vendors to implement kernel and driver enhancements for better device performance.
  • Align performance requirements with cross-functional teams and provide architectural guidance.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry advancements.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (C , Python).
  • 4 years of experience in android application development.
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
  • 3 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 4 years of software development experience with a focus on system-level optimization or high-performance software.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams or external hardware partners to land technical improvements.
  • Ability to drive and lead performance engineering efforts, including the adoption of AI-assisted tools and the transition to modern automation frameworks.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the performance tuning for top retail partner launches while optimizing Reference Designs to ensure scalability across the global device ecosystem.
  • Partner with the Tooling Lead to evolve Gemini-assisted tools, transforming how the team conducts device performance analysis and optimization.
  • Lead the evaluations for major industry shifts, such as 64-bit userspace transitions and Mobile GKI adoption, to optimize system resources and reduce hardware costs.
  • Partner with SoC vendors and hardware providers to advocate for and implement kernel/driver enhancements that optimize device throughput and resource utilization.
  • Partner with cross-functional Google teams to align performance requirements and integrate system-level optimizations into broader platform releases. Act as a technical anchor for the performance charter, providing architectural oversight and technical guidance to the team where necessary.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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