Senior Software Engineer, Fleet Maintenance

Senior Software Engineer, Fleet Maintenance

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in software development, including contributions to the design, development, and deployment of large-scale, software systems or features.
• Experience with system design and architecture for distributed systems, cloud-based applications, or available services.
• Experience in one or more programming languages relevant to our tech stack (e.g., C++, Go, Java).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience applying data structures and algorithm design to solve ambiguous technical problems.
• Experience with cloud platforms, e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of C++ and Go.
• Ability to drive projects from concept to successful completion, effectively managing cross-functional dependencies, and clearly communicating technical decisions and progress to stakeholders.
• Excellent technical leadership, including mentoring junior engineers, leading technical initiatives, and influencing team's technical direction and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable, and efficient software components for Google Cloud-based platforms, primarily within the GCE Node organization.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Partner with product managers and key stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical direction of our systems within the evolving Google Cloud ecosystem.