Software Engineer III, Google Ads

About The Job

Google's Software Engineer III, Google Ads develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a Software Engineer III, Google Ads, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. 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.

The Google Ads Mission is “Powering the open and free internet with the best technology that connects users and businesses everywhere.” Google Ads operates across several countries and is composed of the following engineering teams: Search Ads, Display, Video Ads and Apps (AViD), YouTube Ads, Analytics, Insights and Measurements (AIM), Ads Privacy and Safety (APaS), Commerce, Travel and Customer Engagement, and two Departments: Reach UX and Ads Engineering Productivity.

Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Key skills/competency

• C++ Programming
• Large-Scale Systems
• Distributed Computing
• Software Design
• Algorithms & Data Structures
• Performance Optimization
• Debugging & Diagnostics
• Project Management
• Information Retrieval
• Artificial Intelligence