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Posted date: Jan 29, 2026
Location: Kirkland, WA
Level: Senior
Estimated salary: $205,000
Range: $166,000 - $244,000
Description
Design features and develop code in Go and C++. Redesign existing tools and processing infrastructure to further scale with the fleet and enable better cross-architecture analysis. Improve query speed through the use of pre-aggregation, new querying technology and analysis of usage patterns. Improve processing, data quality and coverage of the assembly database. Improve support for profiling in an increasingly sensitive security environment.Google's software engineers 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, 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.
In this role, you will be responsible for building tools that enable the measurement and understanding of various performance attributes for software running in Google data centers. Your work will lead to optimization insights, enabling developers across the company to act on the biggest opportunities.The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, 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.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.5 years of experience with coding in Go and C++. 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture. Experience managing and deploying internal tools and solutions to enhance infrastructure efficiency and reliability.
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field. 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
Experience developing accessible technologies.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.5 years of experience with coding in Go and C++. 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture. Experience managing and deploying internal tools and solutions to enhance infrastructure efficiency and reliability.
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