Google

Data Engineer, Data Architecture and Engineering, gData

Google$130K — $188K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years of experience with data processing software like Hadoop or Spark and algorithms such as MapReduce.
  • Experience in database administration or data engineering, and proficiency in programming languages like Java, C++, Python, Go, or JavaScript.
  • Experience managing client-facing projects and diagnosing technical issues, alongside collaboration with engineering and sales teams.
  • Preferred: Master's degree or advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Preferred: Experience with ETL processes across structured and unstructured data sources, especially for business performance management.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with NoSQL databases and large-scale distributed data processing.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL architectures with advanced SQL and Python.
  • Contribute to modernizing Ads Data Infrastructure and optimizing data models for a reliable single source of truth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable data solutions.
  • Work with Data Scientists and Analysts to transition prototypes and models into production-grade environments.
  • Ensure high data quality through clear technical documentation, code reviews, and proactive bug resolutions.

Benefits

  • Flexible working location options including Sunnyvale, Boulder, and New York.
  • Access to cutting-edge projects and global expertise.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative team.
  • Participation in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Involvement in shaping the future of businesses through data and technology.
Full Job Description
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X The application window will be open until at least July 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience with data processing software (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive) and algorithms (e.g., MapReduce, Flume).
  • Experience with database administration techniques or data engineering, as well as writing software in Java, C , Python, Go, or JavaScript.
  • Experience managing client-facing projects, troubleshooting technical issues, and working with engineering and sales services teams.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or other advanced degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience managing projects and working with analytics, software coding, or customer-side web technologies.
  • Experience writing and maintaining ETLs which operate on a variety of structured and unstructured sources, and designing data warehouses, especially for business performance management.
  • Experience in large-scale distributed data processing, including familiarity with NoSQL databases, with excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in all aspects of the software development cycle, and with using AI technologies to augment, improve or automate the development process.


About the job

The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google's global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners.

The gSO Data, Architecture, Tools and Analytics (gData) team empowers Google to make brilliant business decisions by delivering critical data infrastructure and actionable insights. Supporting the global gTech Ads organization, gData manages massive datasets to solve complex, non-routine analytical challenges. Ultimately, our insights optimize operations and enhance the advertiser experience that drives the majority of Alphabet's business generation.

Within gData, the Data Architecture and Engineering (DArE) team are the proud owners of the gTech Ads Single Source of Truth for operations data. We partner cross-functionally across strategy, analytics, and engineering to build reporting infrastructure that is stable, scalable, and highly trusted. DArE ensures that users at all levels have access to the accurate, aligned metrics needed to power a thriving Ads ecosystem.

As a Data Engineer in gData, you'll design and build the foundational data infrastructure that powers the GBO data needs. You'll manage complex, large-scale challenges using Google's proprietary tech stack to deliver a highly reliable single source of truth. You will have the opportunity to architect innovative data pipelines and solutions that directly enable predictive analytics and AI-driven business decisions at scale.

Google creates products and services that make the world a better place, and gTech's role is to help bring them to life. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally. Our solutions are rooted in our technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of our customers' complex needs. Whether the answer is a bespoke solution to solve a unique problem, or a new tool that can scale across Google, everything we do aims to ensure our customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.

To learn more about gTech, check out our video .
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $130000 - $188000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable and scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT architectures using Google's distributed data systems (e.g., advanced SQL, Python).
  • Contribute to the modernization of the Ads Data Infrastructure (GDI) and Customer Data Platform (CDP), optimizing data models to ensure our single source of truth remains robust and performant.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across gTech and Customer Engagement (CE) to translate evolving business requirements into actionable technical data solutions.
  • Work seamlessly with Data Scientists and Business Analysts to transition analytical prototypes, metrics, and models into stable, production-grade reporting environments.
  • Lead data quality by authoring clear technical design documents, executing rigorous code reviews, and proactively resolving complex bugs and supporting escalations.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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