Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/10/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure role at Google focuses on developing the virtualization subsystem at scale. The position is part of the AI and Infrastructure team, which aims to deliver breakthrough capabilities and insights to Google customers. Engineers in this role will work on critical projects that involve building secure and efficient infrastructure for distributed systems. The successful candidate will bridge engineering and operational environments, contributing to the evolution of Rust-based virtualization technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, or Go.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the virtualization subsystem at Google scale.
- Design and implement automation frameworks for build, CI/CD, and qualification testing tailored for Rust-based VMMs.
- Support the delivery of the virtualization layer across millions of production hosts.
- Build out an observability framework to provide transparency into VM health and I/O performance.
- Lead the development of specialized tooling to support engineering practices within the virtualization space.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
Is this posting expired or inaccurate?
