Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of coding experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
- 5 years of experience designing, developing, testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 5 years of experience leading the development and launch of large-scale software platforms or infrastructure.
- Experience in system-level debugging and implementing corrective actions on hardware/software failures.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with containerization and Kubernetes on cloud.
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Linux internals and networking.
About The Job
Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Join us to build a next-generation cloud platform. This opportunity will provide access to a range of engineering infrastructure, including software and network design, and global deployment across Google's production data centers, as well as Google-edge and Customer-edge locations. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the technical direction, design, and execution of complex, multi-month projects that directly impact our users and business. You are a technical authority who grows in ambiguous environments, translating product outlook into technical architectures. Beyond delivering code, you are a force multiplier for the organization. You will mentor junior and mid-level engineers (L3/L4), foster a culture of engineering excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product, UX, and Program Management) to shape the team's technical roadmap.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement edge platforms and applications.
- Collaborate with various teams to define, scope, and execute projects. Demonstrate a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Contribute to and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Mentor the Associate and Mid-level engineers guide their growth and help them navigate technical challenges. Influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
- Take ambiguous, complex product requirements and break them down into well-defined, executable technical milestones for yourself and the team.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
