Software Engineer

Position: Software Engineer

Location: ***Remote***

Duration: 1 Years

Mandatory Skills C++ Bazel with Starlark JD Software Engineer - Build Systems & Infrastructure Migrations Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our team within the Google Build ecosystem. This engineer will lead and execute an end-to-end migration of clients from our legacy OutputMetadataService to a modern target service. This multi-phase project pairs operational rollout management with deep infrastructure software engineering. The ideal candidate possesses strong cross-functional communication and project management skills to coordinate with internal partner teams, paired with hands-on technical proficiency in C++, Starlark in BAZEL tool, and the Google internal developer toolchain. Key Responsibilities Phase 1: Operational Rollout & Configuration Management Client Engagement & Outreach: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal client teams; proactively notify stakeholders, communicate timelines, outline migration expectations, and address incoming inquiries. Migration Planning: Track, organize, and orchestrate concurrent client migrations across multiple developer teams without causing downtime or developer friction. Configuration Changes & Deployment: Author, test, and submit configuration changes utilizing internal Google release tooling (CDPush). Validation & Monitoring: Closely monitor health metrics, telemetry dashboards, and build logs during and after cutover to quickly identify anomalies, mitigate risks, and roll back changes if issues arise. Phase 2: Client Codebase Migration & Deep Technical Refactoring Direct Codebase Refactoring: Directly update client codebases to migrate service requests and dependencies from OutputMetadataService to the new service. Build Configuration Modernization: Read, write, and refactor build rules and dependencies in Starlark across internal BUILD files. C++ Development: Implement, test, and submit production-quality changes in internal C++ libraries and client wrappers. End-to-End Testing: Ensure changes pass presubmit checks, integration test suites, and adhere to strict internal Google engineering and style standards. Qualifications & Skill Requirements Technical Skills Languages: o Proficiency in C++ (modern C++ standards, Google style guides, idioms). o Working knowledge of Starlark (or strong experience with Bazel / Google BUILD systems). Google Tooling: Familiarity with the Google internal developer ecosystem, development workflows, and release automation systems (e.g., CDPush, Piper, Critique, internal monitoring suites). Systems & Infrastructure: Understanding of build systems, microservices, and client-server metadata services. Project & Soft Skills Project Management & Organization: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple migrations in parallel while keeping client statuses and roadmaps structured and up to date. Technical Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with diverse engineering teams across Google. Reliability & Caution: Careful approach to production rollouts, change management, and rapid incident response. Preferred Experience Prior experience executing large-scale deprecations or service migrations within Google. Experience writing or refactoring custom Bazel/Starlark build rules. Background in Developer Infrastructure, Core Build Tools, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).