Senior Software Engineer, Google Meet

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Google Meet team, focusing on backend development and technical leadership. This role offers an opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users' communication and collaboration experiences. The position requires expertise in backend development, distributed systems, and API design, with 5+ years of programming experience in languages like Java, Python, or Go.

As a senior engineer, you'll lead technical strategy for Google Meet, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, requiring both strong coding skills and the ability to guide architectural decisions.

Google offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $161,000 to $239,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, and versatility, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology that shapes how people connect and communicate globally.

The position is based in either Durham or Raleigh, NC, where you'll join Google's world-class engineering team. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to develop next-generation technologies in distributed computing, system design, and communication platforms. This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on development work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Working at Google means joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. You'll have the chance to work on products that impact billions of users while being part of a supportive team environment that encourages professional growth and innovation. The role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of video conferencing technology while working with some of the industry's best engineers.