Smart NIC Senior Software Engineer, Embedded
GoogleSmart NIC Senior Software Engineer, Embedded
GoogleLocation
Raleigh, NC
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/29/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
Job description
The Smart NIC Senior Software Engineer, Embedded role at Google focuses on developing next-generation AI/ML networking solutions and Smart NICs. The position is part of the NetInfra group, which is responsible for the networking infrastructure that powers Google services and Google Cloud. Engineers in this role will work on critical projects that redefine host networking technology for the next decade. Candidates should be passionate about networking and systems programming, with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in C or C++.
- 3 years of experience developing AI/ML networking solutions and host-networking stacks.
- 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks.
- 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
Responsibilities
- Triage product or system issues and debug, track, and resolve them by analyzing the sources of issues and their impact on hardware, network, or service operations.
- Implement and execute testable system solutions and conduct validation of behavior and suitability of hardware units, prototypes, emulations, or simulations.
- Advance new approaches to leverage offloads efficiently with Google hardware and software.
- Develop next-generation AI/ML networking solutions and Smart NICs, taking projects through development into production.
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.
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