Software Engineer Tech Lead, Search Experiments

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information.
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Software Engineer Tech Lead, Search Experiments

Google is seeking a Software Engineer Tech Lead for their Search Experiments team, focusing on developing and maintaining experimentation infrastructure that enables innovation and data-driven decisions in Google Search. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale system design and distributed computing.

The position involves leading the Search Experiments Infrastructure team, whose mission is to enhance Search's utility and reliability worldwide. You'll be responsible for developing performant and trustworthy experimentation infrastructure, enabling teams to innovate while maintaining Google's high standards for user experience.

As a Tech Lead, you'll contribute to critical projects that directly impact Google's core search functionality, working with technologies spanning information retrieval, distributed computing, system design, AI, and natural language processing. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding technical decisions and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, strong system design capabilities, and proven leadership experience. You'll work in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, collaborating with global teams to solve complex engineering challenges that affect billions of users.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Google Search, working with cutting-edge technologies while leading a team of talented engineers. You'll be at the forefront of search innovation, helping to reimagine how people access and interact with information worldwide.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer Tech Lead, Search Experiments

  • Write and test product or system development code
  • Lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide among available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Requirements For Software Engineer Tech Lead, Search Experiments

Java
Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with system design at scale
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • Experience in People management in a technical environment (preferred)

Benefits For Software Engineer Tech Lead, Search Experiments

Medical Insurance
401k
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave

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