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++, Java, or Python. Your background includes 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and at least 1 year of experience with software design and architecture. You also have a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, having spent 5 years honing these skills. If you have a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, that's a plus. You are versatile and display leadership qualities, eager to tackle new problems across the full-stack as technology continues to evolve.

You bring fresh ideas from various areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile. Your technical expertise allows you to manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively. You are enthusiastic about developing accessible technologies and are committed to ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.

Desirable

Experience in a technical leadership role is preferred, as is familiarity with developing accessible technologies. You thrive in environments that require collaboration and innovation, and you are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer at Google, you will work on projects critical to the company’s needs, contributing to the development of technologies that change how billions of users connect and interact with information. You will be involved in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software products that handle information at massive scale. Your role will require you to triage product or system issues, debug, track, and resolve them by analyzing the sources of issues and their impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the software you develop meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience, and you will have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business grows and evolves. You will also be responsible for contributing to existing documentation or educational content, adapting it based on product updates and user feedback.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have access to resources and support that will help you grow in your career, including opportunities for professional development and advancement. Our culture promotes a healthy work-life balance, and we offer competitive compensation packages that reflect the value you bring to our team.