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Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, AlloyDB

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Compensation
$174–252K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
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Job overview

Google seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop infrastructure for AlloyDB, its managed PostgreSQL-compatible database. The role focuses on database systems and GenAI and LLM solutions integrated with AlloyDB, including vector search and AI query capabilities. The engineer will contribute to product development, technical design, code quality, documentation, and issue resolution for Google Cloud.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++GoInfrastructure DesignDistributed SystemsAI ToolsRelational Database DesignDatabase InternalsInformation RetrievalQuery Planning and ExecutionTechnical LeadershipAgentic AI SystemsCore Systems ArchitectureApplication Architecture

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Practical Experience5+ Years Software Development3+ Years Infrastructure or Distributed Systems Design1+ Year AI Tools ExperienceMaster's or PhD in Computer Science or Related Field3+ Years Technical LeadershipEnglish Proficiency

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5 years of experience in software development using C++ or Go.

  • 3 years of experience designing and developing infrastructure or distributed systems.

  • 1 year of experience leveraging AI tools or frameworks to accelerate development and engineering productivity.

  • Experience designing and developing relational databases, database internals, information retrieval, query planning and execution.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.

  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.

  • Experience designing/building Agentic-AI systems and applications, with an understanding of core-systems and application-architecture.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

AlloyDB is a fully-managed, PostgreSQL-compatible database for demanding transactional workloads. AlloyDB provides high performance, industry-leading SLAs, and no downtime for maintenance.

We are pioneering GenAI and LLM solutions, seamlessly integrated with AlloyDB to unlock the full potential of AlloyDB for cloud customers and internal engineering teams.

We push the boundaries of how Vector Search DBs are being used by our customers, with AI query engine we introduce a whole new way of leveraging these databases and developing a next-generation benchmarking platform to ensure AlloyDB's vector operations perform at their absolute peak.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Write and test 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.

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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.

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