Google

Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in software development, preferably with Python, C, or Java
  • Experience in API design or web development
  • Proficiency in debugging, including root cause analysis
  • Experience in software testing across various domains and data analysis for solution generation

Responsibilities

  • Write maintainable and scalable code to support product/system development
  • Lead or participate in architectural design reviews to select optimal technologies
  • Review peer code and provide feedback for best practices
  • Execute comprehensive software testing and improve automated deployment
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system issues through root cause analysis, adapting documentation as necessary

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule option
  • Opportunity for performance-based bonuses and equity participation
  • Access to comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Career development programs and learning opportunities
  • Additional perks as outlined on the company benefits page
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a software engineering-related occupation.
  • Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Software development utilizing Python, C , or Java; API design or Web development; Debugging via root cause analysis to diagnose, triage, and fix system issues; Software testing including validity, verification, performance, reliability, usability, and stress testing; and Data analysis and synthesis to draw conclusions, generate solutions, and evaluate outcomes or large-scale data processing.


About the job

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000 - $211,000 15% bonus target equity benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities
  • Write robust product or system development code while mitigating technical debt to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability.
  • Lead or participate in architectural design reviews with stakeholders to evaluate and select optimal technologies.
  • Review peer code and provide constructive feedback to enforce best practices for style, testability, and efficiency.
  • Execute comprehensive software testing beyond unit tests while enhancing automated deployment and monitoring infrastructure.
  • Triage, debug, and resolve complex system issues by analyzing root causes and their impact on service operations. Create and adapt technical documentation and educational materials based on program updates and end-user feedback.


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.
Learn more about Google
Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Google

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Software Engineer jobs: