Backend Software Engineer: Scalable Systems & AI

Google; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking software engineers to join our Sydney team, working on next-generation technologies that scale to billions of users. You will contribute to back-end systems and client platforms (Android or iOS), collaborating across disciplines to design, build, and ship features that improve search, storage, and AI-powered experiences.

The role emphasizes versatility, leadership, and curiosity across full-stack work, with opportunities to switch projects as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with back-end development and experience in the client platform (e.g., Android or iOS).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally to design and build industry-leading video editing features.
• Work with other engineers on a global team to continuously improve our software components and architecture.
• Identify, triage, debug, track and resolve issues in existing code.
• Work with other engineers to define, and continuously improve our software architecture, making it scalable, reliable and easy to reason about.

Skills

Back-end development

Client platforms (Android/iOS)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google is seeking software engineers to join our Sydney team, working on next-generation technologies that scale to billions of users. You will contribute to back-end systems and client platforms (Android or iOS), collaborating across disciplines to design, build, and ship features that improve search, storage, and AI-powered experiences.

The role emphasizes versatility, leadership, and curiosity across full-stack work, with opportunities to switch projects as the business grows.