Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure Google Seattle, WA, USA Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages. 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). 3 years of experience with developing large‑scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. 3 years of experience with reliability or quality engineering or similar. 3 years of experience with virtualization. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role. Experience with Virtual Machines (VMs) or other Cloud technologies. Experience with system architecture. Expertise in virtualization technologies, and systems programming. About the job 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. 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. Google Compute Engine is the foundation of Google Cloud Platform delivering Infrastructure as a Service to Google Cloud customers. The GPS‑x86 team plays a critical role in building industry best general‑purpose slice of hardware VM offerings that meet performance and feature requirements of our customers. We take a holistic approach to product definition, develop innovative technologies, and work closely with partners to ensure GCE is the best platform for their workloads. The demand for large‑scale AI/ML is transforming computing. As we move beyond the limits of traditional scaling, we are building the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI. You will have an opportunity to drive innovations for Google’s AI/ML platforms, shaping the future of our GCE and creating a lasting impact globally. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. Responsibilities Lead the introduction and delivery of new x86‑based Google Compute Engine (GCE) VM families (NPIs), ensuring on‑time launch and adherence to performance goals on Intel and AMD platforms. Analyze, debug, and optimize VM performance, minimize latency, and enhance customer workload efficiency. Develop and improve software components, tests, and qualification processes within the GCE node stack to increase reliability (MTBF) and performance consistency of x86 VMs. Provide engineering support for generally available VM families, addressing customer‑reported issues, performance regressions, and production incidents. Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams to integrate new technologies and improve the x86 host stack. US: $174,000 - $253,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Language Requirement English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.