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Google · 1 day ago

Software Engineer Manager, Linux Kernel Networking

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$197K/yr - $291K/yr

8+ years exp

Google is a leading technology company seeking a Software Engineer Manager specializing in Linux Kernel Networking. This role involves managing a team of engineers, providing technical leadership, and overseeing the delivery of Linux kernel networking features for new platforms. The Software Engineering Manager will also contribute to product strategy and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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, aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching

Develop the mid-term technical direction and roadmap within the scope of the team. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs

Design, guide, and vet system designs within the scope of the broader area and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems

Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)

Qualification

Linux kernel networkingDistributed systemsTechnical leadershipNetworking protocolsKernel programmingLinux kernel internalsPeople managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

8 years of experience in software development

3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture

3 years of experience in a technical leadership role

2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role

Experience with Linux kernel upstream process and cross-functional collaboration

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field

3 years of experience working in a changing organization

Experience in one or more of the following: networking protocols, network virtualization, kernel programming, and Linux kernel internals

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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