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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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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2+ years of experience
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Description For Software Engineer, Core

Google's Core team is at the heart of building the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. As a Software Engineer in the Core team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the essential building blocks that power Google's diverse product ecosystem. You'll work on large-scale distributed systems, contribute to critical infrastructure, and help shape the technical decisions that impact products used by billions of users worldwide.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy software solutions that maintain Google's high standards of performance and reliability. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and tackle complex technical challenges while contributing to the underlying design elements, developer platforms, and product components.

As part of the Core team, you'll have a unique position to influence technical decisions across the company and break down technical barriers. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, expertise in software development, and the ability to work with various technologies across the full stack. You'll be expected to manage project priorities, participate in design reviews, and ensure best practices in code quality and system design.

This position offers growth opportunities as you work alongside talented engineers and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on Google's success. The ideal candidate should be passionate about technology, demonstrate strong coding abilities, and have experience with data structures and algorithms. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver robust solutions at scale.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Core

  • Write product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve issues

Requirements For Software Engineer, Core

Go
Java
Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms
  • Ability to communicate in English fluently
  • Experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis preferred
  • Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems preferred
  • Experience with agile methodologies preferred
  • Experience developing accessible technologies preferred
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution preferred

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