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Software Engineer, Spanner Graph Intelligence

Sunnyvale, CAUSD 174,000 - 252,000 remote

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will design, build, and maintain graph intelligence capabilities on Spanner. You will design, implement languages through which users can express their graph intelligence intent. You will explore, prototype, and productionize ways to integrate graph intelligence in AI/ML. As an individual contributor, you are expected to drive complex projects from vague requirements to production deployment with high independence.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of coding experience in one or more of the following languages: C++, C, or Rust.
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience with distributed computing, big data analytics, cloud computing, multi-tenant cloud, or AI.
  • Experience with Distributed Databases, Database Internals, Query Processing, and Query Optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • Experience working with or developing database technology, including graph queries, SQL, query engines.
  • Experience developing graph algorithms.
  • Cloud experience (GCP).

Compensation

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Google 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.

Requirements

C++ or C or Rust

5 years of coding experience in one or more of these languages is required.

Software Testing and Maintenance

3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products is necessary.

Distributed Computing

Experience with distributed computing, big data analytics, and cloud computing is essential.

Database Knowledge

Experience with Distributed Databases, Database Internals, Query Processing, and Query Optimization is required.

Nice to Have

Advanced Degree

A Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Graph Technology

Experience working with or developing database technology, including graph queries and SQL.

Graph Algorithms

Experience developing graph algorithms is a plus.

Cloud Experience

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is beneficial.

Benefits

Bonus Target

15% bonus target is included in the compensation package.

Equity

Equity options are part of the benefits offered.

Health Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits are provided.

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Posted8/11/2026
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