Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with 8 years of programming experience in languages such as C++, Java, Go, or Python. Your background includes 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, and you have a solid understanding of compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. You are experienced in testing and launching software products, with 3 years of experience in software design and architecture. Your technical leadership skills shine through your 3 years of experience leading project teams and setting technical direction, and you thrive in cross-functional environments.

You bring fresh ideas from various domains, including information retrieval, distributed computing, and large-scale system design. Your expertise in data structures and algorithms is backed by 8 years of experience, making you a valuable asset in tackling complex engineering challenges. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, influencing and coaching a distributed team of engineers while facilitating alignment across teams on goals and timelines.

Desirable

A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field would be a plus, as would experience in organizations involving cross-functional or cross-business projects. Your ability to manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables will set you apart.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Google, you will work on specific projects critical to the company’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves. You will provide technical leadership on high-impact projects, influencing the direction of engineering efforts and ensuring clarity across teams. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale software solutions that handle information at massive scale.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve critical business problems, leveraging your extensive experience in software engineering to drive innovation. Your role will involve mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth within the team. You will also be responsible for managing project priorities and ensuring that deliverables meet the high standards expected at Google.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to developing the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect and interact with information. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that extend well beyond web search, contributing to a wide range of technologies and solutions. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our teams. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a meaningful impact on the world.