Senior Software Engineer - Build World-Scale Search Systems

Google LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the K and I Search team in Chicago to build and scale core systems. You will design, implement, and review software across the stack, collaborating with engineers to deliver high-impact features and reliable services.

The role emphasizes strong coding skills in C++, Python or Java, rigorous testing, and system design, plus the ability to lead or contribute as needed within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
• 4 years of experience in Software development utilizing C++, Python, or Java; 4 years of experience in Testing, maintaining or launching software products.
• 4 years of experience in one of the following: Relational databases, Managing data, Validation, API design, System design, AI/ML, Android development, iOS development, or Front-end development.
• 2 years of experience with Software design and architecture.
• Delivering on a company priority in a technical leadership role, either directing a small group of engineers, or as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Author designs for software systems.
• 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.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality. Manage production systems, including deployment and monitoring; and May organize the work of other engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Testing

System design

Technical leadership

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google LLC seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the K and I Search team in Chicago to build and scale core systems. You will design, implement, and review software across the stack, collaborating with engineers to deliver high-impact features and reliable services.

The role emphasizes strong coding skills in C++, Python or Java, rigorous testing, and system design, plus the ability to lead or contribute as needed within a fast-paced environment.