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.

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

• Design and implement testable, and efficient software for the Web3 developer portal and foundational security services, managing issues in applied cryptography.

• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to architect AI-powered payment solutions using Google’s Agent Development Kit (ADK) and protocols like Agent-to-Agent (A2A).

• Provide rigorous feedback on code accuracy and efficiency to maintain high-availability services that respond to rapidly changing market conditions and user insights.

• Create and adapt technical content for the Web3 portal to ensure a developer experience as new features like Web3 AI and faucets are integrated.

• Analyze and resolve system issues across distributed systems, ensuring the reliability of Google Cloud’s Web3 infrastructure and services.

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., Java, Python), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software architecture in a production environment.

• Experience working within agile software development methodologies.

• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems.

Preferred qualifications

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

• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms specifically applied to blockchain, cryptography, or security.

• Experience developing accessible, customer-facing technologies with a focus on usability and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) stacks (e.g., Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Big Query, Cloud SQL).

• Experience with generative AI, AI Agents, or related technologies (e.g., building agentic payment workflows).

• Experience building highly available, real-time distributed systems at scale.