Prototype Engineer, Google for Work
San Francisco Bay Area, US - Information Services, Internet
Google for Work helps companies the globe over be more productive, mobile and collaborative by "going Google." Google for Work teams work with schools, companies and government agencies to make them more productive, mobile and collaborative by using Google cloud computing to get their work done. You lead the development and implementation of web-based applications to new Google customers. You lead all aspects of web development, requirements gathering, software development, testing, documentation, training, implementation, ongoing support and maintenance for both in-house and customer-facing web applications. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of Googlers, using UI and functional specs/prototypes as input. Be part of helping businesses the world over succeed by getting Googley.
As a Prototype Engineer, you will identify and prototype the next big products for Google for Work. Operating as a collection of small fast paced startups, this high visibility team is pushing the boundaries of what businesses can do with Google’s help. Our prospective product areas include a broad spectrum from Sales and Marketing Platforms to BigData analytics to Internet of Things to Google Glass for Work. Our team includes Engineers, Technology Managers, Business Analysts and is chartered with delivering solutions. We ideate, design, develop, and launch novel, business-generating products.
You play a critical role in development and implementation of new Google products for Work. You will work closely with Technology Managers, UX and Analysts to jointly develop solutions to some of the most challenging problems in the business world - while using the most innovative approaches and platforms available at Google. You will lead all aspects of system design, prototype development, testing, documentation, training, implementation, and initial support and maintenance. Best products will be “graduated” to its own autonomous mini business units. You will also work directly with our business customers and end users, and see the impact of your work first-hand.
You are an outstanding developer who is excited to work in a fast-paced, startup environment. You have a proven track record of delivering robust business applications using web technologies. You are capable of designing and developing significant new functionality under time pressure and sometimes ambiguous initial requirements. You are excited about the agility and speed of developing new tools and systems, building in flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs. You operate with a “user-first” mentality, anticipating their needs, and upholding adoption as your primary metric. You are not afraid of being close to your users and open to input and rapid iteration to get the best solution as quickly as possible.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop rapid prototypes of the web-based, mobile-friendly and/or back-end applications to enhance the cross functional business processes and Google customer experience.
- Collaborate with other Google for Work Engineers on code reviews, internal infrastructure, and process enhancements.
- Manage the graduation of the prototypes to production, ensuring scalable and reliable operation.
- Evaluate third-party tools, data, and platforms for potential inclusion into Scaling systems. Manage the integration of such resources into your products.
- Interact with end users actively to gather immediate feedback and convert into rapid iterations of the tools/systems you oversee.
Minimum qualifications
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience building web applications using JavaScript, Java, or Python.
- Experience with HTML, XML/XSLT/JSON, HTTP and SSL.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience building on cloud platforms such as Google App Engine (GAE), AdWords Select (AWS), etc.
- Experience in database design and SQL, data analysis and modeling.
- Experience with modern client-side/API technologies such as AngularJS, AJAX, cookies, REST, JSON/XML, CGI/Java/ASP servlets.
- Familiarity with Google for Work business and products.
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We've helped millions of employees and organizations around the world to "go Google." As masters of cloud computing, the Google for Work team helps small and large businesses, educational institutions and government agencies discover the wonders of "the cloud" and work smarter. Our technical and sales teams design and implement solutions for these organizations with custom features, security and support -- all with Google's philosophy of innovation and ease of use in mind.
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