Google AU
Software Engineer - University Graduate
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- Apply by 8 Apr 2020
The role:
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. As a key member of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offering.
- Contribute to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning and search technologies.
- Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information.
- Work-in and support a productive and innovative team. This includes working with peers, managers, and cross-functional teams.
Minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical experience.
- Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
- Experience with Data Structures or Algorithms (i.e. completing a data structures or algorithms class, coursework, course projects, research, individual projects, internships, or other practical experience inside or outside of school or work, including open source hobby coding).
Preferred qualifications:
- Currently in your final year of study.
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux and APIs.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP and network programming.
- Work authorization in Australia.
Reviews
Write code, review code, write documentation, review documentation, go to meetings.
I am given a lot of autonomy to manage myself, even as a graduate, and work on what I think is needed for my projects.
Nearly-complete ownership over a portion of a project, meaning I am in charge of adding new features (coding/implementing) to the portion and maintaining it (debugging).
About the employer
Google AU
4.6
> 100,000 employees
Technology
Google hires bright, curious people from many different fields who are all united by wanting to do cool things that matter.
Pros and cons of working at Google AU
Pros
Not very hierarchical, every opinion is respected and heard. Strong focus on helping others in the team, and always very social, even with people I do not directly work with.
Free food, inclusive culture, knowledge sharing from seniors to juniors, private health insurance.
I am given a lot of autonomy to manage myself, even as a graduate, and work on what I think is needed for my projects.
There is the annual review cycle where you can self-nominate or your manager can nominate you for promotion. Plenty of opportunity to move up the ranks.
The best thing about working at Google is the People. As I have never worked at company where I get to work with all sorts of cool and different characters across the organisation and across the world i.e. APAC, EMEA & AMER.
Cons
Office located in a very strange location, requires a transport transfer (train/bus to light rail).
There is a fair bit of pressure to perform at a high standard, which can be tiring sometimes.
Slight job insecurity
Some teams are closer (more social) than others. In terms of socialising, some people disappear at 5pm, others stick around to play cards, pool, board games etc.
Many meetings