Senior Software Engineer, TV Systems Performance
Company: Google
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. 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. As a Senior
Software Engineer for TV Systems Performance, you will serve as a
technical anchor for ensuring Google TV devices deliver excellent
performance. You will play a key role in performance tuning for
major retail partner launches and optimizing Reference Designs to
scale quality across the global ecosystem. In this role, you will
bridge the gap between systems engineering and modern innovation,
partnering with the team to evolve AI-assisted tools that automate
performance analysis. You will help drive architectural shifts like
64-bit transitions and Mobile Generic Kernel Image (GKI) adoption
while collaborating with SoC vendors on system-level enhancements.
We are looking for a self-directed expert who can contribute to the
team’s technical excellence, share domain expertise to unlock
hardware efficiencies, and empower developers across the
organization. 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. 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 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.
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