Software Engineer, Performance, Reliability, Observability, PhD, Early Career

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. The products handle information at massive scale and extend beyond web search. Engineers work on specific projects critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business grows. The Technical Infrastructure team builds and maintains data centers and Google platforms, ensuring networks are up and running for the best user experience.

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).

Nice to have:

• Experience with performance analysis tools and techniques (e.g., profiling, tracing).
• Experience working with data structures or algorithms during coursework/projects, research, internships, or practical experience in school or work (e.g. open-source coding).
• Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, or Go.
• Knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture.
• Excellent research, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Conduct in-depth performance analysis of VMs, identifying critical bottlenecks, and developing performance models.
• Work closely with other engineers and researchers, communicating research findings and contributing to technical documentation.
• Design and conduct benchmarks to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed optimizations.
• Develop and patent novel optimization techniques.
• Share research results with the broader community through publications.