Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Platforms

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, Our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

The Platform Engineering team is responsible for building a cloud-native developer platform (PaaS) that enables the end-to-end software development lifecycle for over 600 engineers at Verily. Our team develops capabilities around cloud provisioning, CI, CD and application templates, among other pillars. Our vision is to be a product-oriented, highly-effective, world-class platform engineering team that has a large positive impact on the software development process at Verily. As part of this team, you will work closely with engineers who have previously worked on successful projects such as Kubernetes, istio and Firebase at Google.

Responsibilities 

• Own the vision, design, and development of new capabilities for platform pillars.
• Starting from the desired developer UX and working backwards, design and implement systems that leverage state-of-the-art cloud-native open source components (e.g. Kubernetes, istio, Terraform, ArgoCD, Backstage).
• Help set the technical direction and priorities for other contributors to the pillar.
• Lead the charge in implementation and set an example of best practices in code health and in production (e.g. monitoring, frequent releases, reliable CI).
• Facilitate a rapidly growing team and organization by guiding junior engineers, setting high standards in design reviews, driving roadmaps and prioritization of user-facing features, and providing input on team processes.

Minimum Qualifications 

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience in software engineering.
• 8+ years experience developing and maintaining reliable, scalable and secure products and services in production in Go, Java, C++, or similar general-purpose object-oriented programming languages.
• Prior experience with cloud deployment technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform/AWS/Azure or other cloud providers, Terraform, or related tools.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills especially design documentation and technical writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with microservices, software delivery platforms, DevSecOps, continuous integration, and release management processes.
• Experience contributing to Open Source Software.
• Experience working in a centralized developer platform team is a plus.
• Passionate about developer UX with a high empathy for users.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-276,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Why Join Us

Build What’s Vital.

At Verily, you are a part of something bigger. We are a diverse team of builders innovating at the intersection of health and technology—united by a shared spirit of curiosity, resilience and determination to make better health possible for all. This builder mindset means your fingerprints will be on the work that shapes the future of health. Fulfilling our precision health purpose starts with the health of our Veeps (what we call our employees), which is why we offer flexibility, resources, and competitive benefits to support you in your whole-person well being. We believe diversity of thought drives innovation—we unite the brightest minds, and encourage all