Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Google Cloud Compute

Google, a global technology leader, is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Cloud Compute team, focusing on AI/ML initiatives. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of Google Cloud's machine learning infrastructure and solutions. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale ML systems and infrastructure optimization.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience and a strong background in ML infrastructure, offering a competitive compensation package of $237,000-$337,000 plus bonus and equity. Based in prime tech hubs (Seattle, WA or Sunnyvale, CA), you'll work with cutting-edge technologies that impact billions of users globally.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical project strategy, drive ML infrastructure optimization, and oversee solution design across specialized ML areas. The position requires expertise in data structures/algorithms, ML design, and large-scale system architecture. You'll have the opportunity to influence product direction, mentor team members, and work on projects critical to Google's cloud computing initiatives.

Google Cloud serves customers in over 200 countries, providing enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology. The role offers exposure to diverse challenges across speech/audio processing, reinforcement learning, and other ML domains. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed organization, making this an ideal position for those seeking to make a significant impact in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with leadership skills, bringing fresh ideas to areas including distributed computing, system design, AI, and natural language processing. This role offers continuous growth opportunities as Google's fast-paced business evolves, making it perfect for versatile engineers passionate about pushing technology boundaries while leading teams toward innovative solutions.