Senior Software Engineer, Google Cloud Dataproc

Google Cloud's Dataproc team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development and enhancement of their big data processing capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of cloud computing and big data analytics, working with technologies like Apache Spark, Hadoop, and Trino.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that enables customers to modernize their data analytics workloads in the cloud. You'll be responsible for improving the performance, reliability, and security of key technologies like Apache Spark and Lake House technologies (Iceberg, Hudi, Delta Lake).

As a senior engineer, you'll have significant technical ownership and influence, participating in design reviews and making key architectural decisions. The role requires strong expertise in Java programming and distributed systems, with hands-on experience in big data technologies. You'll be working on large-scale systems that impact billions of users worldwide.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $166,000 to $244,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the field.

Google Cloud is a rapidly growing business unit within Google, focused on helping organizations digitally transform using Google's cutting-edge technology. The team culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, and technical excellence. You'll be working alongside other talented engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges at scale.

The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and offers the opportunity to work on next-generation technologies while contributing to open-source projects. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on cloud computing and data analytics infrastructure while working at one of the world's leading technology companies.