Senior Software Engineer Cloud Spanner
@ Google

Sunnyvale, CA
$200,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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Overview

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Cloud Spanner. You will work on next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. You will participate in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and infrastructure development.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience programming in Ruby, Python, Java, or C++.
  • Experience with large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 1 year of technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.
  • Participate in and lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
  • Review code and provide constructive feedback.
  • Triage, debug, and resolve product or system issues.

About Google Cloud

Google Cloud accelerates digital transformation for businesses worldwide using cutting-edge technology and enterprise-grade solutions.

Key skills/competency

  • Software Engineering
  • Cloud Spanner
  • Distributed Systems
  • Large-Scale Infrastructure
  • Programming
  • Design Architecture
  • Debugging
  • Code Review
  • Technical Leadership
  • Data Structures

How to Get Hired at Google

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Google: Understand their culture and cloud innovations.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight distributed systems and cloud skills.
  • Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize leadership and coding proficiency.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review design, debugging, and scalability questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review distributed systems design patterns.
Practice coding challenges in Java and Python.
Study cloud infrastructure and scaling techniques.
Brush up on debugging and system performance.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging leadership scenario.
Explain your approach under pressure.
Discuss past teamwork in design reviews.
Show how you manage feedback effectively.

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