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Senior Software Engineer, Database Internals, AlloyDB

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/20/2026

Compensation

$174,000 - $252,000 per year

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Job description

The Senior Software Engineer role at Google focuses on Database Internals for AlloyDB, a new enterprise-grade transactional database. The team is responsible for designing and building features that enhance transaction processing and deliver innovations to enterprise customers. Engineers will work on large-scale distributed systems and relational databases, contributing to the Google Cloud Platform. This position requires versatility and leadership qualities as engineers tackle complex problems across the full-stack.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
  • 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
  • Experience in Relational Databases, Database Internals, Distributed Databases, Storage, and SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Play a critical role in designing and building differentiating features in the transaction processing area.
  • Own and drive the design and implementation of major components across the database stack.
  • Collaborate with the Tech Lead to drive long-term technical direction.
  • Partner with product managers to define product direction.
  • Mentor and grow other engineers into excellent engineers.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

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