Senior Staff Software Engineer, File Solutions

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their File Solutions team, focusing on developing and scaling file services for Enterprise, HPC, and AI/ML customers. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems and file storage solutions. The position offers an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure supporting major enterprise workloads including SAP, GKE applications, and various industry-specific solutions.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience and deep knowledge of distributed file systems. You'll be responsible for architecting and scaling solutions that manage hundreds of PiB of customer data while maintaining high performance, reliability, and security standards. The position involves collaboration across multiple teams and requires both technical excellence and strategic thinking.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll drive technical direction, mentor team members, and work on cutting-edge file system solutions that power Google Cloud Platform's enterprise offerings. The role offers competitive compensation ($237,000-$337,000 base salary plus bonus and equity) and the opportunity to work with industry-leading technology.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with leadership experience, bringing expertise in distributed systems, performance optimization, and large-scale system design. You'll work from either Kirkland, WA or Sunnyvale, CA, contributing to Google's mission of accelerating digital transformation across industries through cloud technology.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of cloud storage solutions while working with some of the most advanced technology infrastructure in the world. You'll be part of a team that's essential to Google Cloud's enterprise strategy, with the opportunity to influence both internal systems and industry standards in file system technology.