Google

Staff Software Engineer, Server System Software, Platforms Infrastructure

Google$207K — $300K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 in software design and architecture.
  • Experience with C, Linux, Shell Scripting, Python, Operating Systems, Bootloaders, Firmware, Leadership, Reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead critical, high-impact software initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Apply deep expertise in computer architecture, BIOS, firmware, kernel, and full-stack software for fleet-level infrastructure.
  • Develop automated tools for diagnostics, reliability, and performance evaluation during system board bring-up and data center deployment.
  • Coach and mentor a distributed team of engineers to enhance code quality and overall engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align on goals and execute engineering programs effectively.

Benefits

  • 20% bonus target equity benefits.
  • Access to Google's comprehensive benefits package.
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 software design and architecture.
  • Experience with C , Linux, Shell Scripting, Python, Operating Systems, Bootloaders, Firmware, Leadership, Reliability.

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 in one or more of the following: Computer Architecture, Continuous Build, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration and GPU Drivers.


About the job

Platforms Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) operates within the Google Cloud umbrella. We provide the infrastructure that makes Google run.

PIE engineers design and build the software, hardware, computing platforms and networking technologies that power all of Google's services.

The Server Software team is responsible for designing and developing the firmware and software to bring up and run Google's custom designed Servers, Appliances, Switches and supporting these at scale in the fleet. We work with many partner teams within and outside of PIE.

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 team 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

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Lead critical, high-impact software initiatives in a fast-paced environment, overseeing project priorities, deadlines, and core deliverables.
  • Apply deep expertise across computer architecture, BIOS, firmware, kernel, and full-stack software to power and scale fleet-level infrastructure.
  • Lead early system board bring-up, troubleshooting, triage, and data center deployment by developing automated tools for diagnostics, reliability, and performance evaluation.
  • Coach, mentor, and influence a distributed team of engineers to elevate code quality, versatility, and overall engineering excellence.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals, outcomes, and roadmaps, successfully executing engineering programs and driving continuous productivity improvements.


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
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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