Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Compute

Socket.dev; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Kirkland, WA is seeking software engineers to help build large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and cutting-edge cloud technology. You will contribute to core platforms, debug complex issues, and collaborate across teams to drive reliability and performance.

Applicants should have 2+ years in C++, Python or Go, plus hands-on experience with distributed systems or cloud architectures. Master’s or PhD is a plus and equity is offered at Socket.dev.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++, Python or Go.
• 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, networking, cloud computing, storage or hardware architecture.

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.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing sources of issues and their impact.

Skills

C++

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Cloud computing

Networking

Hardware architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  


• 2 years of experience programming in C++, Python or Go.


• 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with cloud computing technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.


• 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  


• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.


• Experience developing accessible technologies.


• Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

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.