Web Solutions Engineer III, gTech Users and Products - Google
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience in software development.
- 4 years of experience in full-stack software development and system design.
- Experience with back-end languages (e.g., Java, Python, or C++).
- Experience with front-end languages (e.g., JavaScript or TypeScript).
- Experience working with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4 years of experience designing and optimizing databases.
- 2 years of experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders on project requirements.
- Experience with unit testing, agile software development, and bug and change management systems.
- Experience designing and building maintainable Application programming interfaces (API), especially using Protocol Buffers.
About the job
In gTech Users and Products (gUP), our mission is to advocate for Google’s users by creating helpful and trusted experiences across the product ecosystem. We achieve this by meeting partners and consumers where they are with support and help, representing their needs with our product partners and proposing fixes and features that elevate their engagement with Google's diverse product ecosystem. Additionally we provide a range of product services that ensure our products are optimized for every user, no matter where they are in the world (e.g., localization, digitization, partner integration, and more).
As a Web Solutions Engineer (WSE), you will leverage the full software development life cycle to build internal and external facing platforms, products, and tools by working directly with internal and external stakeholders to close product gaps or solve internal/external business needs.
Google creates products and services that make the world a better place, and gTech’s role is to help bring them to life. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally. Our solutions are rooted in our technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of our customers’ complex needs. Whether the answer is a bespoke solution to solve a unique problem, or a new tool that can scale across Google, everything we do aims to ensure our customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.To learn more about gTech, check out our video.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$176,000 + 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 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
- Contribute to software development under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Implement well-defined features and bug fixes based on provided specifications.
- Participate in code reviews and adhere to established coding standards.
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.