The Staff Software Engineer role focuses on the Linux Kernel and Baseboard Management Controller Architecture at Google. The position is part of the AI and Infrastructure team, which aims to redefine capabilities through advanced technologies. The engineer will work on modernizing BMC software architecture and ensuring seamless integration across various platforms. This role requires a blend of software development expertise and collaboration with hardware engineering teams.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 5 years of experience in testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with embedded systems, Linux drivers, C/C++.

• Design and lead the multi-year effort to modernize Google’s next-generation Baseboard Management Controller software architecture.
• Own the Linux kernel, networking stack, and installation systems for the BMC.
• Develop, debug, and optimize device drivers and core kernel subsystems across multiple generations of ARM-based or custom SoCs.
• Partner directly with hardware engineering, accelerator teams, and infrastructure groups to gather requirements and define architectural boundaries.
• Architect robust software pipelines to interface with complex board-level topologies using various communication protocols.
• Represent Google in the open compute project and lead the definition and standardization of the open boot management framework.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.