Software Engineer II, Google Cloud, Infrastructure

Google; Dublin; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target (15%)

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking software engineers in Ireland to develop scalable backend services and infrastructure for planet-scale networks. You will contribute to distributed systems, databases, and full-stack development with opportunities to work across teams as Google grows.

The role targets candidates with a strong foundation in algorithms and programming languages, and hands-on experience with large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Equity and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and infrastructure for modeling planet-scale networks.
• Uphold high standards for code quality and operational excellence within the team.
• Manage individual project priorities and tasks effectively, ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and optimize distributed storage and processing systems that are essential to operate and grow the network.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within a geographically distributed team structure.

Skills

Algorithms

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Backend distributed systems

Databases

Full-stack development

Golang

C++

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.

Preferred qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with backend distributed systems, databases, and full-stack development.
• Experience in testing and launching distributed systems, storage, and related software products.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++ and Golang.
• Understanding of network topology models or infrastructure management.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Ireland: €76000 - €77500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and infrastructure for modeling planet-scale networks.
• Uphold high standards for code quality and operational excellence within the team.
• Manage individual project priorities and tasks effectively, ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and optimize distributed storage and processing systems that are essential to operate and grow the network.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within a geographically distributed team structure.

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.

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