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Overview
Google is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for their Infrastructure team to lead high-impact projects in Cloud Security and Privacy. You'll work with distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure technologies. This position requires 8+ years of experience in software development.
Job Description
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 building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, and you have a strong 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. You also have a Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, and 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. In addition, you have spent 3 years in a technical leadership role, guiding project teams and setting technical direction within a complex, matrixed organization.
What you'll do
As a Staff Software Engineer at Google, you will provide technical leadership on high-impact projects that are critical to Googleβs needs. You will influence and coach a distributed team of engineers, facilitating alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Your responsibilities will include managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, as well as designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale software solutions. You will work on specific projects that require innovative thinking and collaboration across various teams, ensuring that Google's products can handle information at massive scale. You will also have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves, allowing you to grow and adapt in your role.
What we offer
At Google, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to developing next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect and interact with information. You will have access to competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, as well as comprehensive benefits. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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