Job Description
Company Overview
Google is a global technology leader focused on organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful. With products ranging from search and advertising to cloud computing, hardware, and AI‑driven services, Google continuously innovates at scale. The company’s engineering teams collaborate across borders to build products that impact billions of users daily, fostering an inclusive culture that values creativity, data‑driven decision making, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities For "Front-End Engineer"
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance web interfaces for Google’s consumer and enterprise products using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into functional, responsive, and accessible code while adhering to Google’s design system and performance standards.
- Optimize front‑end performance, implement best practices for loading speed, and conduct thorough testing (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end).
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and data scientists to define feature requirements and deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to shared libraries and component repositories.
- Stay current with emerging web technologies, accessibility standards, and industry trends, and propose improvements to existing architectures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of professional experience building complex, user‑facing web applications.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox and Grid), and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Strong experience with at least one major front‑end framework (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern build tools (Webpack, Babel, npm/Yarn).
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, modular, and testable code with a focus on performance and accessibility (WCAG 2.1).
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams.
Desired Skills
- Experience with Google’s Material Design system or similar design frameworks.
- Knowledge of server‑side rendering, progressive web apps, and service workers.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of GraphQL or RESTful API integration.
- Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong personal portfolio of web applications.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $140,000 – $200,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
- Annual performance bonus and equity awards aligned with Google’s long‑term incentive program.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid parental leave; 401(k) match; and tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid office options in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Access to on‑site wellness facilities, employee resource groups, and continuous learning resources.
How to Apply
Visit Google’s careers portal, search for “Front‑End Engineer – San Francisco,” and submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and links to any public code repositories or portfolio projects. After submission, a recruiter will review your application and contact you to discuss next steps.
Google is a global technology leader focused on organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful. With products ranging from search and advertising to cloud computing, hardware, and AI‑driven services, Google continuously innovates at scale. The company’s engineering teams collaborate across borders to build products that impact billions of users daily, fostering an inclusive culture that values creativity, data‑driven decision making, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities For "Front-End Engineer"
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance web interfaces for Google’s consumer and enterprise products using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into functional, responsive, and accessible code while adhering to Google’s design system and performance standards.
- Optimize front‑end performance, implement best practices for loading speed, and conduct thorough testing (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end).
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and data scientists to define feature requirements and deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to shared libraries and component repositories.
- Stay current with emerging web technologies, accessibility standards, and industry trends, and propose improvements to existing architectures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of professional experience building complex, user‑facing web applications.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox and Grid), and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Strong experience with at least one major front‑end framework (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern build tools (Webpack, Babel, npm/Yarn).
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, modular, and testable code with a focus on performance and accessibility (WCAG 2.1).
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams.
Desired Skills
- Experience with Google’s Material Design system or similar design frameworks.
- Knowledge of server‑side rendering, progressive web apps, and service workers.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of GraphQL or RESTful API integration.
- Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong personal portfolio of web applications.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $140,000 – $200,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
- Annual performance bonus and equity awards aligned with Google’s long‑term incentive program.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid parental leave; 401(k) match; and tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid office options in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Access to on‑site wellness facilities, employee resource groups, and continuous learning resources.
How to Apply
Visit Google’s careers portal, search for “Front‑End Engineer – San Francisco,” and submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and links to any public code repositories or portfolio projects. After submission, a recruiter will review your application and contact you to discuss next steps.
Required Skills
- Front
- Engineer