Google

Staff Software Engineer, Linux Kernel Memory Management

Google$207K — $301K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years programming in C.
  • 5 years building large-scale infrastructure or networks.
  • 5 years testing and launching software products.
  • 3 years in software design and architecture.
  • Experience with Linux Kernel Internals and Debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of features in Linux kernel memory management for Prodkernel.
  • Drive the technical strategy for memory architectures enhancing performance.
  • Lead memory tiering, NUMA optimization, and integration of new memory technologies.
  • Collaborate with the open-source Linux kernel community.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to fellow engineers.

Benefits

  • 20% bonus target equity benefits.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in C .
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience with Linux Kernel Internals, Memory Management, C, Linux Kernel, Operating Systems, and Debugging/Troubleshooting.

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 complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience with Performance Analysis and Analytical Thinking.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of new features and optimizations within the Linux kernel memory management subsystem for Prodkernel.
  • Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for future memory architectures to enhance performance and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across Google's fleet.
  • Lead the efforts in areas such as memory tiering, Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) optimization, swap, memory overcommit, and the integration of new memory technologies.
  • Collaborate with the open-source Linux kernel community, driving Google's requirements and contributions upstream.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other engineers on the team.


Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $301000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

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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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