Senior Software Engineer, Edge Platform

Google; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cambridge is seeking software engineers to help build next-generation systems at scale. You will design, develop, and review code for high-performance services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to documentation.

The role emphasizes leadership, versatile problem solving, and the ability to tackle projects across the full stack. Candidates should have strong C++, Go, or Python skills, plus experience in distributed systems, operating systems, and computer architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in C++, Go, or Python.
• 3 years of experience in distributed systems, operating systems, or low-level software (e.g., Linux).
• 3 years of experience in computer architecture, server hardware, networking (e.g., switches, routers), or out-of-band management.

Responsibilities

• Write and test 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.
• 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.

Skills

C++

Go

Python

Distributed systems

Linux

Computer architecture

Networking

Server hardware

Out-of-band management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

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

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in C++, Go, or Python.
• 3 years of experience in distributed systems, operating systems, or low-level software ( e.g., experience with Linux).
• 3 years of experience in computer architecture, server hardware, networking (e.g., switches, routers), or out-of-band management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience with large compute fleet management(physical or virtual).
• Experience with Linux systems administration.
• Experience with networking operations.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.

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 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.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Write and test 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.
• 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.

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