Software Engineer III, BigQuery, Query Federation

Google LLC; Kraków; On-site; PLN 280,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Software Engineer III for BigQuery with a focus on Query Federation. This role is based in Poland and involves contributing to a petabyte-scale data warehouse and enabling cross-region joins.

As part of the BigQuery team, you will design and implement distributed data-processing features, work on AI workloads, and collaborate with core database teams like Spanner and AlloyDB. Polish location and competitive compensation apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, etc., or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Expertise in data processing, distributed systems, or database internals.
• Experience with BigQuery, query engines, or other data warehousing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Work on expanding BigQuery's capabilities, attract new customers, and power the next generation of AI workloads.
• Collaborate closely with core BigQuery teams, across both data and control planes, as well as other foundational database teams (Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, etc.).
• Solve complex problems that combine distributed systems, query optimization, compute pushdowns, security, and large-scale data integration.

Skills

Java

C++

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Software Engineer III, BigQuery, Query Federation

X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, etc., or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Expertise in data processing, distributed systems, or database internals.
• Experience with BigQuery, query engines, or other data warehousing technologies.

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.

BigQuery sits at the center of both traditional and new AI-based analytics as a petabyte-scale data warehouse capable of processing massive amounts of data in seconds. However, not all data lives within BigQuery. Our mission is to break down data barriers by enabling seamless and efficient joins across different regions, clouds, and databases.

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.

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.

BigQuery sits at the center of both traditional and new AI-based analytics as a petabyte-scale data warehouse capable of processing massive amounts of data in seconds. However, not all data lives within BigQuery. Our mission is to break down data barriers by enabling seamless and efficient joins across different regions, clouds, and databases.

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.

Poland: zł280000 - zł287000 (PLN) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Write product or system development code.

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Work on expanding BigQuery's capabilities, attract new customers, and power the next generation of AI workloads.
• Collaborate closely with core BigQuery teams, across both data and control planes, as well as other foundational database teams (Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, etc.).
• Solve complex problems that combine distributed systems, query optimization, compute pushdowns, security, and large-scale data integration.

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