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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud - **Company:** Google - **Location:** UK - **Salary:** £46,949.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Software Quality, Code Review, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Push Technology, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Natural Language Processing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Architecture, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Search Engines, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5210480113 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. * 1 year of experience building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health (e.g., compilers, automated releases, code design and testing, test automation frameworks). * Experience developing accessible technologies. ## 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. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. Google Cloud accelerates organizations' ability to digitally transform their business with the best infrastructure, platform, industry solutions and expertise. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology - all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. 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