Senior Software Developer, Engineering Productivity Platforms and Devices

Senior Software Developer, Engineering Productivity Platforms and Devices

San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience in test automation, refactoring code, test‑driven development, build infrastructure, optimizing software, debugging, building tools and testing frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide among available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (style guidelines, code quality, testability, efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• 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.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google’s various computing software platforms across environments and first‑party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams research, design, and develop new technologies to make users’ interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences worldwide.

As a software engineer, you will work on a specific critical project with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the fast‑paced business evolves. Engineers are expected to be versatile, display leadership qualities, and take on new problems across the full stack.

Compensation

Canada: $100,000 - $200,000 (CAD) + bonus, equity, benefits.

United States: $174,000 - $253,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target, equity, benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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