Software Engineer, Cloud SDK
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of
experience with software development in one or more programming
languages (e.g., C++), or 1 year of experience with an advanced
degree. Experience in Software Development Kits (SDKs), shared
libraries, or building API-driven tools. Experience with software
engineering principles, including software design. Experience with
version control systems (e.g., Git) and standard development
environments. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in
Computer Science or related technical fields. 2 years of experience
with data structures and algorithms. Experience in C++ templates
and C++ concurrency/multithreading. Experience with Protocol
Buffers (Protobuf), gRPC, and building scalable cloud-based
technologies. Experience developing accessible technologies or
contributing to open-source developer ecosystems. Familiarity with
modern C++ build infrastructure (e.g., CMake or Bazel). 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 Google Cloud SDK team is the programmatic
front door to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We empower developers to
build and manage applications by providing high-quality API client
libraries, command-line tools (gcloud CLI), and essential developer
infrastructure. The Cloud C++ team specifically focuses on making
GCP the premier destination for C++ developers, bridging the gap
between high-performance systems and global cloud scale. Google
Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally
transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade
solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools
that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than
200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted
partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business
problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$147,000-$211,000 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 Write high-performance product or system
development code to build, support, and maintain C++ client
libraries within the Cloud SDK. Participate in, or lead design
reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available
technologies, such as evolving language versions or adopting Open
Telemetry. Review code developed by other developers and provide
feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., Google C++ style
guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency). Contribute to
existing documentation or educational content for C++ developers
and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback.
Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by
analyzing the source of issues and their impact on service
operations and quality.
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