Web Solutions Engineer, gUP Distribution Technology

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).

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).

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $128000 - $184000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Drive feature changes using data-driven insights by analyzing large data sets on users' behaviors to identify opportunities for improvement.
  
• Optimize front-end code and tools to meet user needs by working with engineers to refine code and tools, and ensuring that they are correct and appropriate for user needs.
  
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new web features and applications by working with business leaders and product managers to understand user needs, and developing plans for new features and applications.
  
• Work with cross-team stakeholders to understand the user experience by conducting user research, and working with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the user experience is optimized.
  

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical 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 front-end languages (e.g., JavaScript or TypeScript).
  
• Experience with backend languages (e.g. Java, Python, or C++).
  
• Experience working with database technologies (e.g. SQL, NoSQL).
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience designing and optimizing distributed applications.
• 2 years of experience collaborating with team and business stakeholders on project requirements.
• Experience with unit testing, agile software development, and bug and change management systems.
• Experience designing and building maintainable APIs, especially using Protocol Buffers.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.