About the role

What will you do at Google?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.

* 8 years of experience with Linux Kernel, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems.

* Experience with software development life-cycle (SDLC), software release

management (SRM), or feature planning and prioritization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

* Experience with technologies such as virtualization and software

infrastructure systems, compute, storage, data migration, capacity, load

balancing, and software defined networking.

* Experience in systems that connect directly to storage devices (e.g., Solid

State Drives (SSD), Hard Disk Drives (HDD).

* Familiarity with SSDs, NAND flash, embedded software, storage protocols and

security.

* Demonstrated expertise in solving complex system issues and technical

innovation, capable of "rolling up the sleeves and getting hands dirty".

ABOUT THE JOB:

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just

Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to

take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a

team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers

are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your

project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams

work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial

intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale

system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design;

the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our

exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you

guide the way.

With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple

teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of

large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.

As a part of the Platforms Storage, you will be responsible for building storage

solutions for all of Google's services (e.g., AI/ML Systems, Cloud, Search,

Photos, YouTube etc.). You will design and develop the platform's software and

solutions for NAND flash, Solid State Drives (SSDs), storage appliances, and

next-generation disruptive storage technologies. You will develop firmware,

kernel drivers, system software, tools and security solutions optimized for

Google’s services. You will develop qualification frameworks, solutions and

processes working jointly with our vendors, and will be responsible for

maintaining and ensuring supply for all the flash in Google’s fleet.Google Cloud

accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and

industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s

technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in

more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted

partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business

problems.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead a team of software engineers to deliver against the Platform

Infrastructure and Engines (PIE) roadmap, focusing on planning, execution,

and quality.

* Gather requirements with the larger team, understand high level architecture

and collaborate with executive developers across the team on design, while

engaging closely with stakeholders (client team, QA, and program management)

to provide status, iterative releases, and make design decisions throughout

the development.

* Manage budget, resources, and tooling planning to deliver against the

roadmap.

* Drive all aspects of the development including requirements definition,

design, implementation, unit testing, and integration, while overseeing

detailed designs, implementation, and test plan reviews to ensure high

quality deliverables.

* Orchestrate the evaluation of new storage component technology, drivers,

health monitors, and supporting tools for Data Center (DC) needs.

Which skills does this role require?

Linux KernelOperating SystemsEmbedded SystemsSoftware Development Life-cycleSoftware Release ManagementFirmwareKernel DriversSystem SoftwareSecurity SolutionsCapacity PlanningLoad BalancingSDLCSRMData CenterCloudAIMLLarge-scale System DesignPlatform EngineeringProject ManagementBudgetingQualification FrameworksGCPMachine Learning

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