Senior Infra Engineer, Core Systems - Distributed Cloud

Google Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring a Software Engineer III for the Core Infrastructure team in New York, NY. The role emphasizes building scalable, distributed infrastructure, with C++ development and cloud-system expertise. You will design, implement, and optimize core infrastructure components used across Google's services.

Key focus areas include large-scale systems, data availability, and collaboration across teams. Competitive compensation includes a 15% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
• Experience in software development using C++.
• Experience in designing, building, and maintaining cloud or distributed systems infrastructure.
• Experience in database design and optimization for scalability and high availability.
• Experience in the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

C++ development

Cloud/distributed systems

Database design & optimization

SDLC (Coding, Testing, Deployment)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Google is hiring a Software Engineer III for the Core Infrastructure team in New York, NY. The role emphasizes building scalable, distributed infrastructure, with C++ development and cloud-system expertise. You will design, implement, and optimize core infrastructure components used across Google's services.

Key focus areas include large-scale systems, data availability, and collaboration across teams. Competitive compensation includes a 15% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits.