Web Solutions Engineer, gUP Distribution Technology

Careers; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Web Solutions Engineer for the gUP Distribution Technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain distribution platforms to scale Google products through partner channels, aligning with Chrome and Google Search goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven feature development, API-oriented design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences at Google scale. Office locations include Sunnyvale and New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience in software development.
• 4 years of experience in full-stack software development and system design.
• Experience with front-end languages (e.g., JavaScript or TypeScript).
• Experience with backend languages (e.g. Java, Python, or C++).
• Experience working with database technologies (e.g. SQL, NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Drive feature changes using data-driven insights by analyzing large data sets on users' behaviors to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Optimize front-end code and tools to meet user needs by working with engineers to refine code and tools, ensuring that they are correct and appropriate for user needs.
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new web features and applications by working with business leaders and product managers to understand user needs, and develop plans for new features and applications.
• Work with cross-team stakeholders to understand the user experience by conducting user research and working with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the user experience is optimized.

Skills

Full-stack development

System design

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java/Python/C++

SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/EE/Math

Job description

Web Solutions Engineer, gUP Distribution Technology

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA

Experience Level: Mid

Experience Description: Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience in software development.
• 4 years of experience in full-stack software development and system design.
• Experience with front-end languages (e.g., JavaScript or TypeScript).
• Experience with backend languages (e.g. Java, Python, or C++).
• Experience working with database technologies (e.g. SQL, NoSQL).

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience designing and optimizing distributed applications.
• 2 years of experience collaborating with team and business stakeholders on project requirements.
• Experience with unit testing, agile software development, and bug and change management systems.
• Experience designing and building maintainable APIs, especially using Protocol Buffers.

About the job

In gTech Users and Products (gUP), our mission is to advocate for Google's users by creating helpful and trusted experiences across the product ecosystem. We achieve this by meeting partners and consumers where they are with support and help, representing their needs with our product partners and proposing fixes and features that elevate their engagement with Google's diverse product ecosystem. Additionally, we provide a range of product services that ensure our products are optimized for every user, no matter where they are in the world (e.g., localization, digitization, partner integration, and more).

The Distribution Engineering team is part of the gTech Web and Search Ecosystems team supporting Chrome and Google Search's goal of a healthy, vibrant web in this increasingly agentic world. We're a group of technical experts developing technologies to distribute Google's products effectively. By building reliable monetization platforms for Google and our partners, we aim to accelerate their reach to new users through partnerships.

As a Web Solutions Engineer for gTech Users and Products (gUP) Distribution Technology, you will design, develop, enhance, and maintain our distribution platforms to support more Google products to be distributed via our partners, and scale the platform to run at Google scale.

Pay

US Salary: $128,000 - $184,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Drive feature changes using data-driven insights by analyzing large data sets on users' behaviors to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Optimize front-end code and tools to meet user needs by working with engineers to refine code and tools, ensuring that they are correct and appropriate for user needs.
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new web features and applications by working with business leaders and product managers to understand user needs, and develop plans for new features and applications.
• Work with cross-team stakeholders to understand the user experience by conducting user research and working with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the user experience is optimized.

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