Senior Software Engineer, Google Cloud Compute

Company: Google
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer, Google Cloud Computecorporate_fare Google place Seattle, WA, USAApply

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 3 years of experience working with operating systems.
• 3 years of experience with Go (Golang).
• Experience with Linux system administration.Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
    
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.About the jobGoogle'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.The Guest OS team is responsible for designing, building, and managing the operating system experience for Google Compute Engine (GCE) instances. This includes the complete lifecycle of public Linux images: build, validation, release, and maintenance across all machine types. Strong partnerships with OS vendors are essential for ensuring quality, performance, and compliance.Additionally, we develop and maintain guest environment software and infrastructure, such as guest agents and configuration systems, to enhance user experience and platform capabilities across all supported OS. Our work provides a secure, high-quality, and consistent foundation for Google Cloud Compute.The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud's Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.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 .Responsibilities
    • Design, build, and own the high-scale infrastructure delivering secure and reliable Linux images globally.
    • Drive technical strategy and implement solutions by collaborating with major OS vendors and internal Google Cloud teams to enhance GCE's foundational compute layer.
    • Collaborate with internal teams to integrate new platform features into the guest environment.
    • Develop, test, and maintain vital in-guest software, ensuring consistency, security, and performance across operating systems.
    • Lead initiatives addressing complex challenges such as OS lifecycle management, automated validation across machine types and security hardening.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.To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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