Staff Software Engineer, Merchant Shopping, Local Inventory

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Nice to haves:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Experience with data collection for Search/Geo-related usecases.
• Experience with leadership: nudging of team culture; coaching; team motivation.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Own software components, systems, and features with significant impact, from initial brainstorming of project ideas to design, implementation, testing, launch and beyond.
• Manage the issues of scaling systems to support larger user bases.
• Help build and maintain our team culture of respect, collaboration, and attention to detail.
• Work closely with our Technical Lead, Product Manager, other cross-functional partners, and other teams within Commerce, Ads, Geo, and other areas.

Perks and benefits:

• Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
• Opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve.
• Versatile work across the full-stack pushing technology forward.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.