Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience and at least 8 years of experience in software development. Your background includes 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, along with experience in compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. You have a strong foundation in software design and architecture, with 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, guiding project teams and setting technical direction. You are comfortable working in cross-functional or cross-business projects, and you bring fresh ideas from various areas including information retrieval, distributed computing, and data storage.

You possess deep expertise in data structures and algorithms, with a focus on testing and launching software products. Your experience allows you to influence and coach a distributed team of engineers, facilitating alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. You thrive in environments that require managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, and you are passionate about designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale software solutions.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Google, you will work on critical projects that impact the company's infrastructure needs. You will lead the design and implementation of scalable software solutions, ensuring they meet the high standards required for performance and reliability. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables, while also mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership.

You will be responsible for influencing the technical direction of projects, ensuring that best practices are followed in software development and architecture. Your work will include hands-on coding, as well as overseeing the testing and deployment of software products. You will have the opportunity to switch teams and projects as the business evolves, allowing you to grow and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Your contributions will help shape the future of Google's infrastructure, impacting billions of users worldwide.

What we offer

At Google, we provide a competitive compensation package that includes salary, bonuses, and equity options. You will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our culture encourages innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Join us to work on next-generation technologies that change how users connect and interact with information.