Senior Software Engineer
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Job Description
About the Senior Software Engineer Role at Google Cloud
Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in working on ML/AI/Gen AI systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop a platform for designing and deploying enterprise applications in the Application Design Center (ADC).
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and other engineering teams to ensure that cloud-based applications are developed and rolled out effectively.
- Utilize a variety of technologies, including Go, Java, Angular.js, Terraform, and other AI/ML and Google technologies, to design and develop solutions.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of features that enhance the ADC's capabilities.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Cloud Engineering
- Distributed Computing
- Large-Scale System Design
- AI/ML
- Application Design
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Go
- Java
- Terraform
How to Get Hired at Google
- Research Google's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align with Google's innovative spirit.
- Tailor your resume for Google: Highlight software development achievements, particularly in cloud technologies, distributed systems, and AI/ML, using keywords from the Senior Software Engineer job description.
- Showcase technical depth: Prepare to discuss complex projects, system design challenges, and your proficiency in languages like Python, C++, Java, Go, and relevant cloud platforms.
- Practice behavioral questions: Develop STAR method stories demonstrating leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability, crucial for Google's interview process.
- Network within Google Cloud: Connect with current Google employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into team dynamics and specific project challenges for Senior Software Engineer roles.
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