Backend Engineer, Search

Google is hiring a Backend Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Backend Engineer, Search, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Annual learning and professional development budget How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 2+ years of relevant experience • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)