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.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and infrastructure components. You will address ambiguous technical issues, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across many teams. Your work will directly impact the development experience of hundreds of engineers and the product experience for all Google Ads users.
Users come first at Google. Nowhere is this more important than on our Advertising and Commerce team: we believe that ads and commercial information can be highly useful to our users if that information is relevant to what our users wish to find or do. Advertisers worldwide use Google Ads to promote their products; publishers use AdSense to serve relevant ads on their website; and business around the world use our products (like Google Shopping, and Google Wallet) to support their online businesses and bring users into their offline stores. We are constantly innovating to deliver the most effective advertising and commerce opportunities of tomorrow.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and technical roadmap of large-scale projects within AI-powered navigation and the infrastructure of Google Ads frontend.
- Solve complex issues in web application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with partner teams to provide infrastructure solutions that meet their needs.
- Mentor and coach fellow engineers, promoting high standards for code quality, testing, and system health.
- Ensure the smooth operation of critical production systems through on-call participation and proactive identification of areas for improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in Java, JavaScript, or Dart.
- 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
- Experience with micro-frontend architectures and managing application shells for large-scale web platforms.
- Experience leading large-scale, multi-team infrastructure migrations while maintaining production stability.
Preferred qualifications:
- 8 years of experience building web applications.
- 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- Experience building and designing advertising platform products.
- Experience leading team strategy, mentoring or managing junior staff, and acting as a team lead for large-scale cross-functional projects.