Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Search Platforms
Cambridge, MA, USA +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, USA
Mountain View, CA, USA
New York, NY, USA - Experience
- 2 years of software development, or 1 year with an advanced degree in an industry setting; 2 years in large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture; 2 years programming in C++.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develop software and infrastructure for Google Search, contributing to large-scale systems and improving search experiences for users worldwide.
What you'll do
- Write product or system development code.
- Participate in or lead design reviews, and review peers’ code for best practices.
- Contribute to documentation or educational content and adapt it based on updates and feedback.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Software development experience: 2 years, or 1 year with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
- 2 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
- 2 years of experience programming in C++.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
- Experience with data structures and algorithms, Java, Kotlin, full-stack development, or accessible technologies.
Pay
$147000 - $210000 (USD) base salary
Tools
C++, Java, Kotlin
AI focus
Candidates should be prepared to discuss their knowledge and use of AI tools during the hiring process.
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