Senior Software Engineer — Large-Scale Systems

Google Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III in Cambridge, MA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience and at least 2 years of programming experience in C++, Python, or Java.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in CS and have 2 years of experience with data structures, algorithms, performance, and large-scale systems analysis. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++, Python, or Java.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
• 2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
• Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

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.
• 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++

Python

Java

Algorithms

Data structures

Performance

Debugging

Code health

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III in Cambridge, MA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience and at least 2 years of programming experience in C++, Python, or Java.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in CS and have 2 years of experience with data structures, algorithms, performance, and large-scale systems analysis. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions.