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Senior Software Engineer, AlloyDB Semantic Search

Google · Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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 Software Engineer focusing on semantic search for AlloyDB, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to AI/GenAI features within an innovative, Google open-source PostgreSQL-based database product. You'll play a key role in building new database features that integrate advanced semantic search capabilities.


You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing semantic search capabilities within AlloyDB, focusing on delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance features.

You'll be involved in bringing novel innovations to the core database engine, including areas like query processing, indexing, and vector embedding. Your work will directly impact our enterprise customers, empowering them to leverage the power of semantic search within their AlloyDB applications.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in software development for core system-level software such as databases, operating systems, or kernels.
  • 5 years of programming experience in C, C++ or Java.
  • 3 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
  • 3 years of experience with distributed computing.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • Experience with database internals (e.g., PostgreSQL, GraphQL, OLTP databases), transactional systems, compilers, or data storage.
  • Experience with AI Algorithms.

Software pay context

Based on 7,251 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $157K/year, with most offers between $123K and $199K (10th–90th percentile: $101K–$236K).

This posting lists $174K–$253K, above the $157K market median.

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