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Software Engineer III, Core

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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2+ years of experience
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Job Description

Google's Core team is at the heart of the company's technical foundation, building and maintaining the essential infrastructure and platforms that power Google's flagship products. As a Software Engineer III in the Core team, you'll be working on critical projects that impact billions of users worldwide. The role involves developing next-generation technologies across various domains including distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, and data storage.

The position offers unique opportunities to shape the technical direction of Google's core infrastructure, working on systems that must handle information at massive scale. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across the company, participating in design reviews, writing production code, and ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems.

The Core team has a special mandate to look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers, and strengthen existing systems. This role requires versatility, leadership qualities, and enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges. You'll be responsible for managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining high standards of code quality and system reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a significant impact at scale, working on the fundamental building blocks that enable Google's innovation. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, offering growth opportunities as both an individual contributor and a technical decision-maker.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer III, Core

  • 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 III, Core

Java
Python
Go
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields (preferred)
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging (preferred)
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting (preferred)
  • Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred)
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering (preferred)

Benefits For Software Engineer III, Core

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Parental leave