Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Core team, which is responsible for building the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure that power Google's services used by billions of users worldwide.

The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems that form the backbone of Google's operations. As a senior engineer, you'll be involved in designing, developing, testing, and deploying critical software solutions that impact Google's entire product ecosystem. The Core team has a unique mandate to influence important technical decisions across the company and break down technical barriers while strengthening existing systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in data structures, algorithms, and large-scale distributed systems. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies across various domains, including information retrieval, distributed computing, system design, networking, security, and artificial intelligence.

This role offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work from several locations including Sunnyvale, Kirkland, or New York, collaborating with talented engineers and technical leaders to solve complex challenges at massive scale.

The position requires strong technical leadership skills, as you'll be participating in design reviews, mentoring other developers through code reviews, and contributing to technical documentation. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, helping to shape the future of Google's core infrastructure while working on projects that impact billions of users worldwide.