Senior Software Engineer, BigLake, Hybrid Streams

OverviewSenior Software Engineer, BigLake, Hybrid StreamsBase pay range: $166,000.00/yr - $244,000.00/yrNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Seattle, WA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.ResponsibilitiesHelp customers succeed with BigLake.Drive project work across Google's production environment, the open-source Apache Iceberg ecosystem, and open-source data processing engines such as Apache Spark and Trino.Lead execution of projects spanning multiple quarters and engineers, influencing products within Data Cloud such as BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow, and others.Design, implement, test, and review new BigLake features while contributing to Google Cloud's overall engineering goal and Apache Iceberg roadmap, ensure quality, engineering excellence, and operational stability of BigQuery and BigLake.QualificationsMinimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.5 years of experience with software development.3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.Experience with the following: C++, Java, and Performance Optimization.Preferred qualifications: Master/'s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.Experience in one or more of the following areas such as Database Internals, Open Source Contributor, Apache Iceberg, Apache Spark, Presto.Experience working within the open data processing ecosystem (Apache Iceberg or other open table formats, or with Apache Spark, Trino, or other data processing engines).Experience with both Google's production environment and open-source development workflows.Experience owning performance work streams.About GoogleGoogle'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 this role, you will help customers succeed with BigLake by developing and enhancing scalable catalog APIs, advancing open standards, and shaping reliable data lake house solutions that delight major Google Cloud customers.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 $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.EEO and AccommodationsGoogle is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25