Software Engineer, Core

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
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Entry-Level Software Engineer
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1+ year of experience
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Description For Software Engineer, Core

Google is seeking Software Engineers for their Core team, which is responsible for building the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. The role involves developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. As a Core team member, you'll be working on essential building blocks that drive innovation across Google's products.

The position requires expertise in software development, with opportunities to work on various aspects including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. You'll be responsible for managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions.

The Core team plays a crucial role as owners and advocates for underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. They work across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers, and strengthen existing systems. This unique position offers the opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

The ideal candidate should be versatile, display leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic about taking on new problems across the full-stack. You'll collaborate with peers and stakeholders in design reviews, contribute to documentation, and ensure best practices through code reviews. The role offers growth opportunities as you and Google's fast-paced business evolve.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to equal opportunity and building a representative workforce. The company provides a culture of belonging and supports work-life balance. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact on technology used by billions while working with cutting-edge technologies and brilliant colleagues.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Core

  • Write product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • 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

Requirements For Software Engineer, Core

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • 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)
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred)

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