Senior Software Engineer – Hybrid, Equity, AI/ML & Systems

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

Job summary

Google LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for K and I Search to advance core software platforms. You will work on scalable systems, collaborate with teams, and contribute to design, testing, and deployment of critical products.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, full-stack proficiency across C++, Python, and Java, and delivery of high-impact results within a hybrid schedule; base compensation reflects market norms and equity options in a global tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 in Testing, maintaining or launching software products; 4 years in one of: Relational databases, Managing data, Validation, API design, System design, AI/ML, Android development, iOS development, or Front-end development; 2 years in Software design and architecture; and delivering in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Author designs for software systems.
• Review code and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content.
• Triage product or system issues, debug/track/resolve, manage production systems, deployment and monitoring; may organize the work of other engineers.

Skills

C++, Python, Java

Testing & quality

Relational databases

Data management

API design

System design

AI/ML

Android

iOS

Frontend development

Software design & architecture

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

Google LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for K and I Search to advance core software platforms. You will work on scalable systems, collaborate with teams, and contribute to design, testing, and deployment of critical products.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, full-stack proficiency across C++, Python, and Java, and delivery of high-impact results within a hybrid schedule; base compensation reflects market norms and equity options in a global tech environment.