Software Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google is a global technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for their Linux Kernel team within the Platforms Infrastructure Engineering division. This role is part of the Production Kernel Organization, which develops Linux Kernel features for Google infrastructure in the open source community and builds, qualifies, and delivers the Linux Production Kernel that runs Google's fleet.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team focused on innovation across kernel memory, storage, and performance subsystems to solve and scale the increasing demand of computing needs. You will be responsible for setting team priorities, communicating strategy, and aligning processes across teams. You'll also be expected to provide technical leadership, manage multiple projects, and grow technical leads and developers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Setting and communicating team priorities
  • Managing performance and development of team members
  • Developing mid-term technical ideas and roadmaps
  • Designing and guiding systems within the broader area
  • Leading the team in developing Linux kernel features by working with the upstream community and internal stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, open source software, and Linux Kernel or equivalent operating systems. They should also have experience in technical leadership and people management.

Google offers a competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits for this role. The company is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging for all employees.

Join Google's Technical Infrastructure team and be part of the group that makes Google's product portfolio possible, ensuring users have the best and fastest experience possible.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals, align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching
  • Develop the mid-term technical idea and roadmap within the scope of the team, and evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs
  • Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
  • Lead the team to develop Linux kernel features by working with upstream community and stakeholders internally to deliver impactful outcomes for partners/customers

Requirements For Software Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Linux
Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 5 years of experience in open source software and community participation
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • 3 years of experience developing in Linux Kernel or equivalent operating systems

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