The Software Engineer position at Google focuses on enhancing the BigQuery engine to optimize performance for low latency queries. The role involves working within a team dedicated to improving query processing and execution efficiency. Engineers will have the opportunity to innovate and influence the development of scalable, high-performance systems. This position is critical to making BigQuery the leading solution for small dataset queries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering with an emphasis on computer architecture and performance analysis or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience designing and developing relational and distributed databases, database internals, transactional systems, query processing, and query optimization.

• Improve the BigQuery engine to remove bottlenecks for low latency queries and design maintainable solutions.
• Conduct tests and monitor the system to ensure quality.
• Collaborate efficiently with other BigQuery teams to reduce overhead and remove bottlenecks.
• Develop within the BigQuery and Dremel codebase, primarily using C++ with some Java in the data plane and Python for tests.
• Elevate engineering excellence across the stack.

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