Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

Google•San Jose, CA

6d•$174,000 - $252,000

About The Position

Google software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. The work spans systems and technologies such as information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile. Engineers work on projects critical to Google’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves. They are expected to be versatile, demonstrate leadership qualities, and take on new problems across the full stack. In this role, you will use technical expertise to manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products, including underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. The team develops central solutions, addresses technical barriers, and strengthens existing systems across Google products, contributing to important technical decisions across the company. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The U.S. salary range is $174,000–$252,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience programming in C++.
3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
3 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
Experience developing accessible technologies.

Responsibilities

Write and test product or system development code.
Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide among available technologies.
Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices, including style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.
Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product or program updates and user feedback.
Triage product or system issues and debug, track, and resolve them by analyzing issue sources and impacts on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.