Senior Software Engineer, K&I Search

Google

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFull-time$174,000–$253,000Posted Oct 12, 2026

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information

Systems, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or

in a Software Engineer-related occupation.

  • Position requires the following: 4 years of experience in Software

development utilizing C++, Python, or Java; 4 years of experience in Testing,

maintaining or launching software products; 4 years of experience in one of

the following: Relational databases, Managing data, Validation, API design,

System design, AI/ML, Android development, iOS development, or Front-end

development; 2 years of experience with Software design and architecture; and

Delivering on a company priority in a technical leadership role, either

directing a small group of engineers, or as an individual contributor.

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.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information –

any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering

challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally

accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In

joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on

billions of people globally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000 - $253,000 +

15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location.

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

skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about

benefits at Google

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

Position reports to the Google office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per

Google policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Write and test product or system development code.
  • Author designs for software systems.
  • 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. Manage production systems, including deployment and monitoring;

and May organize the work of other engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.
  • Design software systems.
  • Review other developers’ code and provide feedback on quality and best practices.
  • Contribute to and update documentation or educational content.
  • Triage, debug, and resolve product or system issues.
  • Manage production systems, including deployment and monitoring.
  • May organize the work of other engineers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • At least 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related occupation.
  • At least 4 years of software development experience using C++, Python, or Java.
  • At least 4 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a relevant technical area, such as databases, system design, AI/ML, or front-end development.
  • At least 2 years of experience in software design and architecture.
  • Experience delivering a company priority in a technical leadership role.

Benefits

  • 15% target bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Skills mentioned

C++PythonJavaSoftware TestingSystem DesignSQLDatabase DesignDebuggingDevOpsGit

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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