What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer, Infrastructure position at X: The Moonshot Factory?
About X :
X is Alphabet's moonshot factory with a mission of inventing and launching "moonshot" technologies that could someday make the world a radically better place. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal : 10x impact on the world's most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup. As an innovation engine, X focuses on repeatedly turning breakthrough-technology ideas into the foundations for large, sustainable businesses.
About the team :
Our team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and evolving core infrastructure used by all project teams at X. We're a team of software engineers that interface with teams from across the X project portfolio to solve their most critical software challenges. We also partner with Cybersecurity, Google Cloud, and other Google teams to bring software best practices to X.
About the role :
As a Software Engineer on our team, you will be a champion for developer productivity and satisfaction. You'll focus on building and improving the cloud infrastructure and tooling that empowers X's project teams to do their best work, with a strong emphasis on creating a seamless and enjoyable developer experience.
How you will make 10X impact :
- Developing and maintaining X's core cloud infrastructure (on GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). This includes designing, implementing, and testing infrastructure as code solutions for a variety of needs, such as compute, storage, networking, and security.
- Ensuring X's development environment is best-in-class. This includes working on tools and services that improve developer productivity, such as CI / CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and code deployment systems.
- Collaborating with X project teams to understand their needs and provide support. This includes troubleshooting issues, providing guidance on best practices, and helping teams adopt new technologies.
- Staying ahead of the curve on the latest cloud technologies and trends. This includes evaluating new tools and services, and recommending solutions that can improve X's infrastructure and developer experience.
- Responding to Alphabet requirements and ensuring compliance. This includes implementing security best practices, adhering to data privacy policies, and meeting internal audit requirements.
What you should have :
It'd be great if you also had one or more of these :
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000 - $184,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 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, or benefits.
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at : x-accommodation-request@x.team .
Salary : $136,000 - $184,000
