About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. 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’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. 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.

The Google Cloud SDK team is the programmatic front door to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We empower developers to build and manage applications by providing high-quality API client libraries, command-line tools (gcloud CLI), and essential developer infrastructure. The Cloud C++ team specifically focuses on making GCP the premier destination for C++ developers, bridging the gap between high-performance systems and global cloud scale.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Write high-performance product or system development code to build, support, and maintain C++ client libraries within the Cloud SDK.

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies, such as evolving language versions or adopting Open Telemetry.

• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., Google C++ style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content for C++ developers and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback.

• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the source of issues and their impact on service operations and quality.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

• Experience in Software Development Kits (SDKs), shared libraries, or building API-driven tools.

• Experience with software engineering principles, including software design.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and standard development environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.

• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.

• Experience in C++ templates and C++ concurrency/multithreading.

• Experience with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf), gRPC, and building scalable cloud-based technologies.

• Experience developing accessible technologies or contributing to open-source developer ecosystems.

• Familiarity with modern C++ build infrastructure (e.g., CMake or Bazel).