Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Kernel Development in Sunnyvale, California. You will lead a team of systems software engineers responsible for Linux kernel development, driving architectural design and execution roadmaps for core subsystems such as memory management, CPU scheduling, BPF, and file systems. You will mentor engineers, manage project goals and resources, and collaborate with platform infrastructure and Google Cloud leadership to launch new platform features. The Linux Kernel team powers Google Cloud and internal infrastructure, delivering features for low-overhead virtualization, memory capacity, security, and fleet efficiency. Responsibilities include leading, mentoring, and growing a team; driving architecture and implementation; coordinating with cross-functional partners to align roadmaps; promoting robust testing and performance profiling to prevent regressions; and obtaining strategic approvals for platform features from leadership. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; 8 years of software development experience; 3 years in a technical leadership role; experience in people management (guiding teams, resource allocation, mentoring); experience in computer architecture and low-level system software development in C; experience with operating systems including CPU scheduling and memory management. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD; 3 years in a complex, matrixed organization; experience with Linux kernel programming and kernel internals (scheduler, memory management, virtualization/

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Kernel Development in Sunnyvale, California. You will lead a team of systems software engineers responsible for Linux kernel development, driving architectural design and execution roadmaps for core subsystems such as memory management, CPU scheduling, BPF, and file systems. You will mentor engineers, manage project goals and resources, and collaborate with platform infrastructure and Google Cloud leadership to launch new platform features. The Linux Kernel team powers Google Cloud and internal infrastructure, delivering features for low-overhead virtualization, memory capacity, security, and fleet efficiency. Responsibilities include leading, mentoring, and growing a team; driving architecture and implementation; coordinating with cross-functional partners to align roadmaps; promoting robust testing and performance profiling to prevent regressions; and obtaining strategic approvals for platform features from leadership. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; 8 years of software development experience; 3 years in a technical leadership role; experience in people management (guiding teams, resource allocation, mentoring); experience in computer architecture and low-level system software development in C; experience with operating systems including CPU scheduling and memory management. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD; 3 years in a complex, matrixed organization; experience with Linux kernel programming and kernel internals (scheduler, memory management, virtualization/