Senior Software Engineer, TV Systems Performance

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.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance tuning for top retail partner launches while optimizing Reference Designs to ensure scalability across the global device ecosystem.
• Partner with the Tooling Lead to evolve Gemini-assisted tools, transforming how the team conducts device performance analysis and optimization.
• Lead the evaluations for major industry shifts, such as 64-bit userspace transitions and Mobile GKI adoption, to optimize system resources and reduce hardware costs.
• Partner with SoC vendors and hardware providers to advocate for and implement kernel/driver enhancements that optimize device throughput and resource utilization.
• Partner with cross-functional Google teams to align performance requirements and integrate system-level optimizations into broader platform releases. Act as a technical anchor for the performance charter, providing architectural oversight and technical guidance to the team where necessary.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (C++, Python).
• 4 years of experience in android application development.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 4 years of software development experience with a focus on system-level optimization or high-performance software.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams or external hardware partners to land technical improvements.
• Ability to drive and lead performance engineering efforts, including the adoption of AI-assisted tools and the transition to modern automation frameworks.