Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. 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’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. 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.
As a part of the Technical Infrastructure (TI) under the larger Google Cloud umbrella, Server Software stands apart from other Product Areas (PAs) that produce specific products instead, you will provide the infrastructure that makes Google run. In this role, Platforms engineers design and build the software, hardware, computing platforms and networking technologies that power all of Google’s services.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement a scalable and high-quality Cloud Server Program, overseeing the project from conception to launch.
- Apply extensive technical knowledge of firmware design, kernel development, and server system integration, with the ability to influence the ecosystem.
- 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.
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience in developing hyperscale, server platform design, firmware development or system architecture.
- Experience with Basic input/output system (BIOS), Kernel, Firmware quality test.
- Solid problem-solving and communication skills.