Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with 5 years of experience programming in C++ or Python. Your background includes 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and you possess 1 year of experience with software design and architecture. You are familiar with performance analysis, large-scale systems, and debugging, and you have a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms. Your experience may also include a technical leadership role, and you have a keen interest in developing accessible technologies.

You thrive in environments where you can bring fresh ideas from various areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, and large-scale system design. You are versatile and enthusiastic about tackling new problems across the full-stack, and you are eager to contribute to projects that are critical to Google’s needs.

Desirable

A Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred, as well as experience with visualization tools and debugging techniques. You are someone who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and has a passion for pushing technology forward.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer at Google, you will work on specific projects that are critical to the company's needs. You will be responsible for ensuring best practices in coding, including style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency. You will contribute to existing documentation and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback. Your role will involve triaging product or system issues and debugging them by analyzing the sources of issues and their impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

You will have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves, allowing you to grow and develop your skills in various areas. Your contributions will directly impact how billions of users connect and interact with information, making your work both challenging and rewarding.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to developing next-generation technologies. You will have access to a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and creativity. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be working in Sunnyvale, CA, where you can enjoy a vibrant tech community and a supportive workplace culture.