Software Engineer, Google Nest

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
Embedded
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Consumer · IoT

Description For Software Engineer, Google Nest

Google's Home team is at the forefront of developing smart home technologies, focusing on hardware, software, and services for the connected home. As a Software Engineer on the Google Nest team, you'll be part of a mission to create a helpful home that cares for its inhabitants and the environment. The role combines Google's massive-scale technology infrastructure with innovative home automation solutions.

You'll work on critical projects developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users, with opportunities to tackle challenges across information retrieval, distributed computing, system design, networking, security, AI, and UI design. The position requires versatility and leadership qualities as you'll be involved in the full development stack.

Your responsibilities will include writing code, participating in design reviews, ensuring best practices through code reviews, contributing to documentation, and resolving system issues. You'll be working with cutting-edge home automation technology, from thermostats to smart displays, while collaborating with a team dedicated to making homes more intelligent and helpful.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to combine software expertise with consumer hardware products, making a direct impact on how people interact with their homes. The role offers growth potential as both you and Google's fast-paced business evolve, with chances to switch teams and projects as new opportunities arise.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Google Nest

  • Write product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Requirements For Software Engineer, Google Nest

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred)

Benefits For Software Engineer, Google Nest

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Parental leave
  • Equal employment opportunity

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