Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platform, Fault Management
GoogleSoftware Engineer, Google Cloud Platform, Fault Management
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/24/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Software Engineer position at Google Cloud Platform focuses on fault management within Google's server fleet. The role involves bridging hardware and software to enhance reliability and availability while minimizing costs. Engineers will work on critical projects that impact Google's infrastructure and collaborate with various teams to drive technical goals. This position requires a blend of software design expertise and a deep understanding of hardware interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in C++, SQL, and embedded systems.
- 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
- 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop highly scalable software and firmware systems that detect, diagnose, and mitigate reliability issues across Google's server fleet.
- Act as the technical domain expert for the hardware/software boundary, translating complex physical fault behaviors into robust software telemetry.
- Drive the technical goal for fault management and guide the engineering team through complex problem-solving.
- Partner closely with Hardware Engineering and Cloud teams to influence the architectural design of next-generation compute and storage systems.
- Architect pipelines to collect and analyze fleet-wide telemetry, turning raw hardware health signals into actionable insights.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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