Staff Software Engineer, Storage Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Staff Software Engineer, Storage Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience in the following: Kernel Drivers, Software Development and debug, Operating Systems, Storage, Performance Analysis and optimization, C++.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience with storage system software stack, including manageability and monitoring capabilities and working with vendors and standards bodies.
• Familiarity with Embedded Systems, Firmware, Storage Servers, and Python.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Platforms Storage is responsible for building storage solutions for all of Google's services (e.g., AI/ML Systems, Cloud, Search, Photos, Youtube etc.). The team designs and develops the platforms' software and solutions for NAND flash, SSDs, storage appliances, and next-generation disruptive storage technologies. We develop firmware, kernel drivers, system software, tools and security solutions optimized for Google's services. We develop qualification frameworks, solutions, and processes working jointly with our vendors. We are responsible for maintaining and ensuring supply for all the flash in Google's fleet.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers such as Cloud, Search, File/Object storage teams, etc.) and external SSD vendors to enable timely onboarding of new storage systems and a flexible portfolio strategy.
• Lead evaluation and development of new flash storage technologies, standards, drivers, health monitors, and storage management solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for high-impact projects while working closely with cross-functional teams. Design, develop, and review systems designs and code from peers, within the scope of the broader area.
• Oversee storage performance requirements-setting, analysis, optimization, monitoring, and debug. Perform systems software/firmware design for flash and non-volatile memory.
• Develop and maintain platform storage analytics infrastructure to help monitor, troubleshoot, and derive insights on the storage devices in the fleet.

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