Engineering Manager, Chrome Operating System, Kernel

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Description For Engineering Manager, Chrome Operating System, Kernel

Google is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their ChromeOS kernel team, focusing on improving stability, maintainability, and performance in ChromeOS and upstream Linux kernels. This role combines technical leadership with team management, requiring extensive experience in Linux kernel development and software engineering management.

The position offers a unique opportunity to make significant impacts across ChromeOS, the broader organization, and the Linux community upstream. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team of experienced kernel engineers, collaborating with other kernel teams and leads on roadmaps, solutions, and shared goals. The role involves both technical depth in Linux kernel development and leadership skills in managing and growing engineering teams.

Google, being at the forefront of technological innovation, provides an environment where engineers work on revolutionary projects that affect users globally. From Chrome to Android, Google Ads to YouTube, the company's engineering teams are consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible in technology. This role specifically focuses on the critical infrastructure of ChromeOS, working with the Linux kernel to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate will bring together deep technical expertise in Linux kernel development, strong leadership abilities, and a collaborative approach to working with both internal teams and the open-source community. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while leading and mentoring a team of skilled engineers, contributing to both Google's success and the broader Linux ecosystem.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Manager, Chrome Operating System, Kernel

  • Manage a team of engineers working on all aspects of the Linux kernel for ChromeOS devices
  • Design and implement innovative solutions to improve quality and stability of the kernel
  • Partner with other teams in their use of specific kernel features
  • Develop new technologies to optimize and debug kernel and the system as a whole
  • Collaborate with and support other kernel teams at Google, and with the upstream community to develop universal and upstreamable solutions

Requirements For Engineering Manager, Chrome Operating System, Kernel

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  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience with Linux kernel development, and software and hardware architecture
  • 5 years of experience managing other software engineers
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems (preferred)
  • Experience in Linux and other open-source community contributions and upstream (preferred)
  • Experience in debugging and troubleshooting skills in domains of Linux Kernel or Userspace (preferred)

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