Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Core

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their Infrastructure Core team, a critical component of Google's technical foundation. This role focuses on developing and optimizing core infrastructure systems that power Google's flagship products. The position requires strong expertise in C++ development and experience with large-scale distributed systems.

The Core team plays a vital role in building and maintaining the technical foundation behind Google's products, serving as owners and advocates for underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. Team members have the unique opportunity to impact technical decisions across the company and break down technical barriers while strengthening existing systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in C++ development and large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems. They will be responsible for innovating in data processing performance optimization, maintaining clean APIs, and ensuring code quality and reusability. The role involves collaboration across the GoogleSQL Ecosystem and working with various stakeholder teams.

This position offers competitive compensation with a base salary range of $141,000-$202,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and provides opportunities to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale. Google's commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and its impact on billions of users makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to make a significant impact in core infrastructure development.

The position requires strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively. Successful candidates will contribute to Google's mission of organizing the world's information while working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex technical challenges.