Senior Software Engineer, Developer and Agent Experience

Google
London, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Chrome OS Compilers Software Quality Data Structures Programming Tools Distributed Systems Design of User Interfaces Push Technology Information Retrieval Python (Programming Language)
+12 more
Natural Language Processing Software Engineering Software Testing Automation Framework Systems Architecture Data Storage Technologies Tablet Computers Backend Information Technology Data Analytics Search Engines Golang Programming Languages

Job 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.

The Developer and Agent Experience team is on a mission to revolutionize how developers on Android, Chrome, and ChromeOS build and ship products.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc.) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software and AI-driven systems to enhance developer workflows, influencing beyond your individual contributions.
  • Scope ambiguous problems, research potential solutions, and propose designs that consider both immediate needs and long-term system health.
  • Collaborate effectively with Engineers, Product Managers, and UX Researchers across Android, Chrome, and other teams to understand pain points, gather requirements, and drive adoption of new solutions.
  • Architect and build robust, scalable, and maintainable AI Software Engineering Agents and platform components and serve as a technical leader and ā€œgo-toā€ person for specific areas of expertise within the team.
  • Analyze and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of developer tools and agentic systems, making data-driven decisions.

Requirements

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., Java, Go, Python), with 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
  • 3 years of experience building scalable backend systems or CI/CD pipelines.
  • 2 years of experience testing, launching software products, and building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health (e.g., compilers, automated releases, code design and testing, test automation frameworks)., * 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 building developer tools or large-scale automation systems.
  • Passion for improving developer productivity and experience.

About the company

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 alsoGoogle’s EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

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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