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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Next Generation Firewall Enterprise - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $174,000.0 - $252,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Push Technology, Information Retrieval, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Pcap, Natural Language Processing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Search Engines, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BA89EFCF733C4BACB4F21A734B32A034/job/ ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Golang or Python), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree. * 5 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture. * 5 years of experience building and managing distributed software systems and infrastructure., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field. * 5 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging. * 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting. * Experience in designing and building distributed systems, and ability to adapt to diagnosing network issues using debugging tools (e.g., PCAP analysis). * Experience in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering. * Knowledge of Google technologies and infrastructure including networking, security, corporate systems and infrastructure, system administration and operations, and the software development lifecycle. ## Description 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., * Write product or system development code. Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and 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. * Implement high-quality solutions using Go, C++, Python, and more. * Design reliable and performant solutions for Cloud Networking Security intrusion prevention and detection products. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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