About the Company
Gmail is one of the world's most widely used email platforms, serving over 1.8 billion users globally. As part of Google, we're at the forefront of email innovation, privacy, and user experience design. We're building tools that help people stay connected, organized, and productive every single day.
About the Role
We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Gmail team in Tel Aviv and help shape the future of global communication. In this hybrid role, you'll work on features and infrastructure that impact billions of users, collaborating with talented engineers, designers, and product managers to solve complex technical challenges. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in how people communicate while working with cutting-edge technologies at scale.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services that power Gmail's core functionality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features that enhance user experience and email security
- Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
- Optimize system performance and reliability, ensuring Gmail runs smoothly for millions of concurrent users
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, contributing to incident response and post-mortems
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team to foster a culture of continuous learning
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical strategy for Gmail's evolution
What we're looking for
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with backend or full-stack development
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or Go
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, database design, and cloud infrastructure concepts
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically about complex technical challenges
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary package and equity compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits
- Flexible hybrid work model with a state-of-the-art office in Tel Aviv
- Professional development opportunities including training, conferences, and tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off and parental leave policies
- Collaborative culture with access to mentorship from world-class engineers and innovators