Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with 8 years of experience in software development. Your background includes 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, as well as working with embedded operating systems. You possess 3 years of experience in software design and architecture, and you are well-versed in C, C++, kernel drivers, embedded systems, firmware, servers, security, and bootloaders.

You have a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, with 8 years of experience in this area. Your experience includes 3 years in a technical leadership role, where you've led project teams and set technical direction. You thrive in complex, matrixed organizations and have experience working on cross-functional or cross-business projects. Your knowledge extends to ARM, hardware architecture, security operating systems, and computer architecture.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Google, you will work on specific projects critical to the company's needs, focusing on embedded systems and firmware development. You will define and execute multi-generational security roadmaps that incrementally raise the industry bar for power, performance, and side-channel protections. Your role will involve overseeing the security lifecycle from initial RTL design to post-silicon productization, partnering with Software and Firmware teams to ensure a true defense-in-depth implementation.

You will engage in active mentorship and design reviews, fostering a security-first mindset within your team. Your contributions will directly impact how billions of users connect and interact with information, as you work on next-generation technologies that extend beyond web search. You will have opportunities to switch between projects, allowing you to bring fresh ideas from various areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, and large-scale system design.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creativity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on users worldwide. We believe in empowering our engineers to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful change within the organization.