
Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Storage
Sunnyvale, CAFull-time$136–200K/yrPosted 2y agoStill listed today
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Google seeks a Software Engineer III to develop software for Google Cloud Storage and other large-scale systems. The role involves designing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions, while managing project priorities and collaborating with peers and stakeholders. Engineers may work on projects critical to Google’s needs and have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves.
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Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Storage
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Minimum qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
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2 years of experience with software development in C++ programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
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2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
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2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, storage, distributed systems or experience with compute technologies, or hardware architecture.
Preferred qualifications:
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Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
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2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
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Experience developing accessible technologies.
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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. 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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
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.
Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. 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 also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. 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. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
How this job compares
Set against the 39,056 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$136–200K/yr
- California median$163–242K/yr6,959 salary ranges
- US median$133–213K/yr31,408 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $168K, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($204K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 8,554 open Software Engineer jobs in California and 39,056 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 32,226 postings).
- Education
- 12,201 of the 39,056 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Software Engineer jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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