Google

Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Storage Architecture

Google$207K — $300K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years in software development.
  • 5 years of experience in testing and launching software products.
  • 5 years of working with embedded operating systems.
  • 3 years of experience with the Linux Kernel.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and optimize Android system performance across the entire I/O stack.
  • Manage flash storage, tuning I/O workloads to reduce performance bottlenecks.
  • Implement significant code changes in the Android Framework and Linux Kernel.
  • Write, debug, and apply upstream patches for core Linux filesystems.
  • Explore and drive next-generation storage architectures to influence the mobile industry.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  • Professional development opportunities and support.
  • Wellness programs and mental health resources.
Full Job Description
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Minimum qualifications:
  • 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 Linux Kernel.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience in Android Kernel, Embedded Systems, File Systems, and Nand Flash Memory.
  • Experience with software development in Python or Java programming language.
  • Experience in Universal Flash Storage (UFS).


About the job
As a part of the Pixel Core Memory team, you will drive end-to-end memory and storage innovation across Pixel software. You will own the entire storage stack and DDR bring-up, including filesystems, I/O schedulers, block and SCSI layers, UFS core drivers, and DRAM SoC drivers.

In this role, you will contribute to the upstream Linux block and storage stack, optimizing I/O performance, latency, and reliability for Pixel devices. Additionally, this role will lead to the software architecture and design of next-generation UFS and UFSHCI driver subsystems, also represent Google in JEDEC standardization efforts for emerging UFS and UFSHCI specifications.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first-party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.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

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Responsibilities
  • Analyze and optimize Android system performance across the entire I/O stack, from applications and frameworks down to the block layer and controller.
  • Manage flash storage management, controlling and tuning I/O workloads to mitigate performance bottlenecks, power consumption, and thermal/stability risks on modern flash storage devices (UFS/eMMC).
  • Implement high-impact code changes in both the Android Framework and Linux Kernel (mainline, AOSP, SoC, and product-specific branches).
  • Write, debug, and implement upstream patches for core Linux filesystems (e.g., F2FS, ext4) and the I/O subsystem.
  • Explore emerging storage architectures and drive next-generation storage standards to shape the broader mobile industry.


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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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