Google · 20 hours ago
System Software and Performance Architect
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$113K/yr - $161K/yr
1+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company focused on organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful. They are seeking a System Software and Performance Architect to develop custom silicon solutions that enhance the performance and integration of their direct-to-consumer products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Write solid C/C++ code for system-level components
Manage complex systems such as bringing up complicated software systems like Android. Characterize critical workloads (Chrome, Google Maps, Genshin Impact, Fortnite, etc.) and identify performance bottlenecks or patterns
Build infrastructure (based on QEMU/DynamoRio/Gem5/Coresight ETM, etc.) that makes transformative impact on Google’s next-generation processor design
Grow into a full-stack engineer with highly sought-after skill sets in the industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
1 year of experience with software development in C/C++
Experience with computer architecture, Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), and assembly language
Experience with systems concepts such as OS internals (e.g., process scheduling, memory hierarchy, interrupts, system calls, etc.)
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on Computer Architecture
Experience with system emulation and tracing tools like GEM5, QEMU, Coresight ETM, or DynamoRIO
Knowledge of toolchains
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey 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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