Software Engineer, Service Networking Engineering Productivity

Google; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cambridge, MA is hiring software engineers to help build next-generation cloud services that scale globally. You will write product or system development code and participate in design reviews, testing, and documentation.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year working with data structures/algorithms and developer tools. Familiarity with languages like Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience building developer tools (e.g., compilers, automated releases, code design and testing, test automation frameworks).

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• 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

Data structures & algorithms

Developer tools

Programming languages (Python, C, C++,

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

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

Tools

GOLang

Rust

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience building developer tools (e.g., compilers, automated releases, code design and testing, test automation frameworks).

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience building developer tools (e.g., compilers, automated releases, code design and testing, test automation frameworks).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Experience in backend coding languages such as GOLang, Rust, or Java.
• Experience in ML model coding languages (e.g., Python).

About The Job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

The entire IT industry is moving to the cloud, and cloud networking products are a true enabler that connects and secures Google Cloud. Such a global software network, which continues to evolve at a rapid pace, would not be possible without exceptional tools and infrastructure to deliver it with high quality, scale, and release velocity. One of the great benefits of this team is that it provides the full cloud networking stack exposure that would not be otherwise provided by working on a single software-defined networking component.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise‑grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting‑edge 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: $123000 - $174000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Write product or system development code.
• 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.

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. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .