The Staff Software Engineer, Linux Networking role at Google focuses on designing, optimizing, and maintaining core kernel networking protocols for high-throughput and low-latency workloads. The position is part of the Linux Kernel Networking team within CoreOS, which is responsible for managing Google's global infrastructure and Cloud services. Engineers in this role will work on large-scale Linux kernel networking solutions and PCIe-related device drivers while also mentoring other engineers. This position requires collaboration across various teams to execute planet-scale infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

• Serve as a technical lead for the Linux Kernel Networking team.
• Design, develop, test, and enhance large-scale Linux kernel networking solutions.
• Coach, mentor, and guide a distributed team of engineers.
• Drive alignment across cross-organizational teams on goals and roadmaps.
• Leverage emerging AI-assisted tools to accelerate software development workflows.

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