Google

Software Engineer, Backend, Google Photos

Google$147K — $211K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in software development with one or more programming languages or 1 year with an advanced degree.
  • 2 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field is preferred.
  • 2 years of experience with performance data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Proficiency in software test engineering and system diagnostics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Write product and system development code.
  • Review and provide feedback on code from other developers to maintain quality standards.
  • Develop features that contribute to business growth of Google Photos.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirement and design engineering solutions.
  • Work with engineering leads from other platforms to ensure consistent user experiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and family support.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
  • 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.
  • 2 years of experience programming in the Java or Kotlin programming language.


About the job

The Photos business generation team focuses on optimizing business growth strategies for the Photos App. We manage vital user storage journeys that are central to our business growth.

Our mission is to create and enhance experiences that drive the expansion of Google Photos and its integration with Google One. We assist users throughout their storage lifecycle, helping them monitor usage and find the best solutions to keep their digital memories secure and accessible.

As a backend engineer, you will work on globally-scaled features that shape how millions of users manage their digital legacies.

Google Photos is a photo sharing and storage service developed by Google. Photos is one of the most sought after products at Google and is looking for both client-side (web and mobile), with server-side (search, storage, serving) and machine intelligence (learning, computer vision) Software Engineers. We are dedicated to making Google experiences centered around the user.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 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
  • Write product or system development code.
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
  • Help build delightful experiences that further the Storage business generation mission goals inside one of Google's most loved apps - Photos.
  • Work with Product Manager, UX, Quality Assurance and other cross functional partners to define requirements and design engineering solutions to user problems.
  • Work with engineering leads on other platforms (Android, iOS) to achieve consistent experiences while maintaining platform specific nuances.


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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Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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