Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Networking

Google

New York, New York, United StatesFull-time$147,000–$210,000Posted Oct 12, 2026

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience programming in C++, Python or Go.
  • 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed

systems or networking, or experience with compute technologies or hardware

architecture.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis,

visualization tools, or debugging.

  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an

academic or industry setting.

  • Experience developing accessible technologies.
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software

test engineering.

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; 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.

The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements,

and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure

for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users

are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services

around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do -

from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving

towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans

software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI

platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Write product or system development code.
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide

amongst available technologies.

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Write product or system development code.
  • Participate in or lead design reviews to evaluate technologies.
  • Review code and provide feedback on quality, testability, and efficiency.
  • Maintain documentation and educational content.
  • Triage and resolve system issues affecting hardware, networks, or service operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 2 years of programming experience in C++, Python, or Go.
  • At least 2 years of experience with large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, networking, compute technologies, or hardware architecture.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Preferred: Experience with large-scale systems analysis, performance, debugging, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Preferred: Proficiency in system health, diagnosis, resolution, and software testing.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Skills mentioned

C++PythonGoDistributed SystemsSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationDebuggingSoftware TestingGoogle CloudTCP/IP

About Google

A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone. Check out our career opportunities at goo.gle/3DLEokh

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H-1B sponsorship history

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