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Datacenter Automation Software Engineer

Location: Council Bluffs

Team: Data Center & Network

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This position is based in Council Bluffs, IA.

The area: Technology Infrastructure

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technology Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We're always on call to keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The role: Datacenter Automation Software Engineer - Council Bluffs

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies which have changed how millions interact, making accessible and useful the world's information. Our ambitions reach far beyond just Search To handle information at the the scale of the web requires ideas from every areas of computer science, including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression and user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you work on small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables. You design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Server side development of software systems to automate lifecycle processes and human interactions
  • Work cross-functionally with internal customers to create next generation systems
  • Build fault tolerant tools and infrastructure used by Googlers world-wide with your domain expertise in enterprise level applications and automation

Minimum qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field (In lieu of degree, 4 years relevant work experience).
  • 4 years relevant work experience, including large systems software design and development experience, with extensive knowledge of UNIX/Linux.
  • Programming experience in C, C++ or Java.

Preferred qualifications:

  • MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field.
  • 6 years relevant work experience, including extensive programming experience and strong OO skills.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL.

The Big Picture

Council Bluffs office

Google is very happy to be located in Council Bluffs, IA. We announced our plans to build a data center here in early 2007, and today we are a fully operational site that has already begun benefitting our users around the world. We have had an excellent experience in Council Bluffs as we've built out this $600 million investment, and we look forward to being a part of the Iowa community for many years to come.

Location: Council Bluffs

Data Center & Network

Lay the foundation for innovation, collaboration and building a better web.

Team: Data Center & Network

Datacenter Automation Software Engineer

Location: Council Bluffs

Team: Data Center & Network

Apply now

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