Software Engineer II

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

Description For Software Engineer II

Google is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their dynamic team working on Google Play, which offers music, movies, books, apps, and games for devices, powered by the cloud. As part of the Android and Mobile team, you'll be instrumental in developing backend systems, shaping product strategy, and establishing content partnerships. The role involves working on critical projects with opportunities for growth and team transitions as the business evolves.

The position requires versatility and leadership qualities, as you'll be managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions. You'll be part of a team that makes it possible for users to seamlessly access their purchased content across devices and the web.

Google's engineering challenges extend well beyond web search, encompassing information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile development. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies that impact billions of users worldwide.

The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers can contribute to various aspects of product development, from backend systems to user experience. This role at Google provides an opportunity to work on innovative projects while being part of a team that enhances the Android ecosystem by providing developers and partners access to millions of users through the premium Google Play store.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Write product or system development code
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality

Requirements For Software Engineer II

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)
  • English proficiency is a requirement

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