Software Engineer, Kernel

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience programming in C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience in kernel programming.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience developing and debugging (Linux) kernel code.
• Experience developing hypervisors/virtual machine monitors.
• Track record of involvement within the Linux development community.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

We build, support, enhance and maintain the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor in the Linux kernel.

Our work powers the virtual machine fleet in Google Compute Engine and contributes to advancing the virtualization technology, from new approaches to security and confidentiality all the way to minimizing disruption for our most advanced AI/ML customer workloads.

We collaborate on new hardware platforms on both x86 and ARM, engage with CPU vendors, and actively participate in the kernel community, internally and upstream.

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 force 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, test and maintain virtualization features across kernel and userspace.
• Triage, investigate and resolve virtualization issues in the Linux kernel.
  
• Improve security, reliability and performance of virtualization.
• Collaborate within the team and across teams and organizations.
  
• Engage the upstream community to improve KVM, support innovation, and meet Google's goals.