Software Engineer III, Waze Ads

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Java.
• Experience with system design and backend/server-side programming.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with server development, data pipeline technologies, and large-scale data processing.
• Knowledge of advertising systems, ad serving, or monetization platforms.

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.

The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.

The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve scalable back-end software solutions.
• Contribute to high-priority initiatives, including the NavConnect project and the Waze Ads platform.
• Work with data and optimize back-end systems and data pipelines for areas like ad serving and reporting.
• Manage technical challenges stemming from Waze's infrastructure, which operates within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), requiring problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• Participate in code reviews, and contribute to improving code quality, performance, and maintainability.