Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Nest

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
$150,000 - $250,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Nest

Google's Home team is at the forefront of developing hardware, software, and services for the smart home ecosystem, from thermostats to smart displays. As a Lead Software Engineer in Engineering Productivity, you'll play a crucial role in enabling feature teams to deliver high-quality code efficiently. The position requires expertise in software development, testing infrastructure, and technical leadership.

You'll be working with Google's next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring you to guide adjacent engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in infrastructure development. The position offers opportunities to work across the full technology stack and contribute to Google's mission of creating a helpful home that cares for its inhabitants and the environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong software development experience, particularly in Java or Python, along with deep knowledge of testing methodologies and software architecture. You'll be responsible for developing scalable solutions that span device software, services, and applications, while ensuring high-quality standards through comprehensive testing strategies.

This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the smart home space, collaborate with talented engineers across multiple teams, and directly impact how people interact with their home environments. Google's commitment to innovation, scale, and quality makes this an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in the smart home industry.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Nest

  • Work with multiple teams across organizations to solve technical problems
  • Lead on scalable infrastructure across device software, services, and apps
  • Deliver infrastructure to testing components and products
  • Set technical direction and priorities for adjacent engineers
  • Generate ideas to solve technical problems and take full ownership of solutions

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Nest

Java
Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with backend services, integration and hermetic testing
  • Experience in tools and infrastructure
  • Ability to define software architecture, components, modules, interfaces
  • Ability to debug, triage, and fix program code or system issues
  • Knowledge of major phases and activities of software test cycle

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Nest

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation for disabilities
  • Inclusive work environment

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