Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
About the Job
- Google's software engineers develop next-gen technologies that change how users connect, explore, and interact with information.
- Products must handle massive scale and extend beyond web search.
- Engineers should be versatile and display leadership qualities.
- Opportunities to switch teams and work across a broad range of technologies.
Core Team Responsibilities
- Build the technical foundation for Google's flagship products.
- Develop developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure.
- Shape technical decisions across the company.
Job Responsibilities
- Write and test product/system development code.
- Participate or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to choose technologies.
- Review code from other developers, ensuring best practices (e.g., style guidelines, testability, efficiency).
- Contribute to documentation and adapt based on product updates.
- Triage, debug, and resolve product/system issues impacting hardware, network, or service quality.
