Software Engineer II, Windows Google App
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About The Role
As a Software Engineer II for the Windows Google App at Google, you will be instrumental in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users globally. This role involves solving complex engineering challenges, expanding infrastructure, and maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience for Google Search users. You'll contribute to products that handle information at massive scale, working across diverse areas such as information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, and UI design.
We are looking for versatile engineers who demonstrate leadership qualities and are enthusiastic about tackling new problems across the full-stack as technology evolves.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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).
- 1 year of experience with data structures and algorithms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 1 year of experience with C++ or Typescript.
Responsibilities
- Create new features and transition them into stable, production-ready systems for the Windows Google App.
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- 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.
- Partner closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and others to define technical requirements and drive the product roadmap forward.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- C++
- Typescript
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- System Design
- Code Review
- Debugging
- Feature Development
- Product Roadmap
How to Get Hired at Google
- Research Google's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in C++, Typescript, data structures, and large-scale system development relevant to Google's needs.
- Master technical skills: Practice coding problems, particularly those involving algorithms, data structures, and system design, common in Google interviews.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Articulate past experiences using the STAR method, focusing on collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership qualities.
- Network effectively: Connect with current Google employees on LinkedIn for insights and potential referrals, enhancing your application visibility.
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