Software Engineer Manager - Pixel Kernel and Codebase
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The project focuses on developing Android for Pixel devices, covering the full software stack from SoC bringup to platform. Key technologies include Linux/Kernel, Android BSP, and Android Internals. Responsibilities involve leading a technical team, setting strategy, achieving project goals, and collaborating with global teams. Compensation is PLN 480,000 – 492,000 annually plus bonus and equity. Benefits include medical care, education support, sports package, and remote work opportunities.

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Software Engineer Manager - Pixel Kernel and Codebase

Company: Google

from: 1 September 2026
to: 1 October 2026
40 000 - 41 000gross/ mth.contract of employment (full-time)
Salary details

Poland: zł480000 - zł492000 (PLN) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Offer parameters
level:manager
working mode:hybrid
Kraków, Stare Miasto
Kraków, Stare MiastoRynek Główny 12View on map

Requirements

Expected technologies

Android

Operating system

Linux

Our requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 3 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
  • Experience with Linux/Kernel development.

Optional

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Experience with Android BSP, Android Internals, Android Kernel.

Your responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for delivering Pixel kernels with a relentless focus on quality and velocity.
  • Define team strategy, manage team project goals, and provide direct technical leadership for all team projects.
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
  • Collaborate effectively with the global teams, set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
Company

About the project

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.
With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.
The Google Pixel team has designed and built premium mobile devices and services that are truly aspirational and showcase the potential of the Android platform. We strive to revolutionize how people interact with newer and smarter devices at the android platform.
In this role, you will develop the whole software stack for future smarter android devices, ranging from SoC bringup all the way up to platform.
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.

Benefits

  • sharing the costs of sports activities
  • private medical care
  • sharing the costs of foreign language classes
  • sharing the costs of professional training & courses
  • life insurance
  • remote work opportunities
  • fruits
  • corporate products and services at discounted prices
  • integration events
  • dental care
  • corporate gym
  • corporate sports team
  • retirement pension plan
  • saving & investment scheme
  • corporate library
  • no dress code
  • coffee / tea
  • drinks
  • parking space for employees
  • leisure zone
  • extra social benefits
  • meal passes
  • redeployment package
  • employee referral program
  • opportunity to obtain permits and licenses
  • charity initiatives
  • extra leave
Software Engineer Manager - Pixel Kernel and Codebase
40k–41k zł / mth. (CoE)
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Kraków, Stare Miasto
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