Software Engineering Manager, Pixel Core System Software

7 Hours ago • 8-13 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a team developing features to enhance Pixel engineers' efficiency in developing functionality, optimizing performance, and resolving system-wide issues. These features capture complex system states and present them contextually to developers. The work spans multiple layers of the Pixel software stack, from embedded microcontroller firmware and bootloaders to the Linux kernel, user-space, and off-device services. You'll collaborate with various sub-teams using diverse programming languages. As a full-system debugging expert, you'll investigate complex interactions between firmware, software, silicon, and hardware to solve challenging issues during Pixel product development. Responsibilities include software planning, design, and implementation in bootloaders, embedded firmware, or the Linux kernel; code base optimization in C, Rust, and Python; participation in bringing up new Pixel devices throughout the development cycle; and debugging complex, multifaceted issues.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience (C/C++, Python, Rust)
  • 3+ years technical leadership, 2+ years people management
  • Lead software planning, design, and implementation
  • Expertise in full system debugging
  • Code optimization (C, Rust, Python)
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science
  • 5+ years experience in complex organizations
  • CPU software development experience

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages of C/C++, Python, or Rust.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Experience in CPU software development.

About the job

In this role, you will lead the team to develop features to improve the efficiency with which Pixel engineers can develop functionality, optimize performance and solve challenging system-wide issues. These features are used to capture the complex system state of a running Pixel device and present it to developers in contextually meaningful ways.

To implement these features, your team will work in many layers of the Pixel software stack from embedded micro-controller firmware, bootloader stacks, the Linux kernel, and user-space and off-device services. You will collaborate closely with many other sub-teams using several different programming languages.

As an expert in full system debugging, you will be called upon to explore into complex interactions between Firmware, Software, Silicon and Hardware to provide insights to solve the most challenging issues that arise during the Pixel product development process.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Responsibilities

  • Lead team in software planning, design and implementation of features in bootloaders, embedded firmware, or Linux kernel.
  • Work in code base optimization, including in C, Rust, and Python.
  • Participate in bringing up new Pixel devices throughout the full development cycle, including pre-Silicon emulation environments, SoC development boards, prototypes, mass production and in-market.
  • Debug complex issues involving complicated multi-faceted interactions between silicon, hardware, firmware, software and the environment.

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