Senior Smart NIC Software Engineer, Linux Networking
Company: Google
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X Note: By applying to this position you will have
an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the
following: Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA . Minimum
qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical
experience. 5 years of experience with software development in C or
C++. 5 years of experience with Linux kernel development, and linux
kernel subsystems maintenance, including experience resolving
kernel rebase issues. 3 years of experience with developing
large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or
experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware
architecture. Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems
internals and administration, or networking and
debugging/troubleshooting. Preferred qualifications: Master's
degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field. 5
years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 5 years of
experience building network software solutions and experience with
hardware network pipelines. 1 year of experience in a technical
leadership role. Experience with Linux kernel (building and
configuring Linux kernels for embedded systems), and understanding
of kernel internals: virtual memory, interrupt handling, device
drivers etc. Experience in one or more of the following: networking
protocols, network virtualization, kernel programming, and Linux
kernel internals. 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. We work at
the hardware-software boundary to bring new solutions to the Google
fleet.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to
digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver
enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s 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 $174,000-$252,000 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 Participate in, or lead, design reviews with peers
and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies. Triage
product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the
sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service
operations and quality. Develop a next-generation PSP security
protocol solution for Google networks with smart NICs. Implement
and execute testable system solutions; conduct validation of
behavior and suitability of prospective hardware units, prototypes,
emulations, or simulations for use in the Google infrastructure.
Help with upstreaming and Linux kernel network development.
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