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 Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful outcomes in your immediate area of work, demonstrating self-direction while contributing to technical direction-setting and offering solutions that address both short-term needs and long-term goals.

• Devise and assume responsibility for effective solutions, even when faced with ambiguity, while exercising sound judgment in design decisions within the area of expertise.

• Communicate effectively and align the team's timelines, goals and objectives with those of multiple adjacent teams.

• Foster a collaborative and team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and innovation.

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, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

• 3 years of experience building and developing infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in full-stack development across Android, iOS, and web applications, showcasing adaptability to technical environments.

• Experience in designing and maintaining developer frameworks, streamlining development processes, and enhancing productivity.

• Experience collaborating with and guiding junior engineers.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery.