Senior Software Engineer, Core

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of programming experience in languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Go. Responsibilities include writing and testing code, leading design reviews, and debugging issues. A competitive salary range between $166,000–$244,000 is offered, along with bonuses and equity. Join us to innovate and contribute to products that impact billions of users.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead, design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback.
• Contribute to existing documentation and adapt based on feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve issues.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Kotlin

Go

Data structures and algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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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 are 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. As a software engineer you will work on a specific проект critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as our fast‑paced business grows. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions while managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We own and advocate for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation across the company.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $166,000–$244,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation details reflect only the base salary; additional rewards come from bonus and equity plans. Salary depends on role, level, location, and individual qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead, design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide on available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (style guidelines, code quality, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product or program updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing sources of issues and impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet

Locations

Mountain View, CA; San Mateo, CA; San Jose, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Palo Alto, CA