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Staff Software Engineer, Sustainability and Efficiency

AT Google
Google

Staff Software Engineer, Sustainability and Efficiency

Raleigh, NC

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience in Performance and Computer Architecture.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.

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  • Experience in one Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality, Operating Systems, SQL, Large-Scale Distributed Systems, and Borg.

  • 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.

    Come help shape the future of green computing at Google and in the industry. To meet Google's increasing LLM and Cloud demands while accelerating net zero carbon, we need to identify and implement novel solutions to flatten the lifecycle carbon emission curves for our compute infrastructure, which requires a new suite of analytics, models, tools, and systems for exploring and evaluating effective ideas. You will be working on carbon reduction optimizations for both general purpose compute and accelerated ML platforms, with an emphasis on hardware-software co-optimizations for both Cloud and internal use cases. These will include developing end-to-end energy efficiency and lifecycle evaluation/analysis/optimization support for new and existing hardware products, evaluating and developing new system architectures, as well as improving the end-to-end software stack.

    Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 .

    Responsibilities

    • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
    • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
    • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
    • Harness data-driven approaches to bring clarity to ambiguous problem space of balancing Google's compute needs with emissions reductions.
    • Lead cross-functional projects to reduce the carbon footprint of Google's compute infrastructure, from initial concept through analysis, development, and launch.

    Client-provided location(s): Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA
    Job ID: Google-110235990282379974
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
      • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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