Senior Software Engineer, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Google Ads team, a crucial division that powers the open internet through advanced advertising technology. This role offers an opportunity to work on products that connect people, publishers, and advertisers while creating significant value for all stakeholders. The position requires expertise in software development, particularly with Java or C++, and involves building and maintaining large-scale advertising systems.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring 5 years of software development experience and strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that impact billions of users worldwide. The position involves working on Google's advertising products, including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising, as well as analytics.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead technical discussions, and contribute to the architecture of advertising solutions. The role offers competitive compensation ($161,000-$239,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google's mission to create trusted experiences between people and businesses through useful ads, helping businesses of all sizes grow while enabling Google to engage with customers at scale.

The ideal candidate should have experience in testing and launching software products, strong system design skills, and the ability to mentor other developers. You'll work in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you grow. This position is perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact on advertising technology while working with cutting-edge systems at massive scale.