Software Engineer III, BigLake Lakehouse

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

13h•$147,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Google software engineers develop technologies that enable users to connect with and explore information at massive scale. This role is on the BigQuery team, working on Google Cloud’s open data lakehouse platform and enterprise-ready experiences using technologies such as Apache Iceberg. The work contributes to the user experience across Google Cloud’s data analytics landscape and involves close collaboration with partner teams. As a member of a small, early-stage team, you will help design, implement, launch, and deliver large-scale projects. The role offers opportunities to shape the architecture and future of Google Cloud’s open data platform, with support and guidance and a pipeline of enterprise customers. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated US compensation range is $147,000–$210,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2 years of experience in software development, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
At least 2 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, or experience with compute technologies or storage.
Experience with production in C++.
Experience with large-scale distributed systems, query processing, query optimization, and storage.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Experience with database internals.
Experience programming in Java.

Responsibilities

Write product or system development code.
Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide among available technologies.
Review other developers’ code and provide feedback to ensure best practices, including style, code submission, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.
Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt it based on product or program updates and user feedback.
Triage product or system issues and debug, track, and resolve them by analyzing their sources and impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.