Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information, including Google Cloud which helps organizations digitally transform.
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise across the full technology stack. You'll be working on critical projects within Google Cloud, which serves customers in over 200 countries as their trusted partner for digital transformation.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, coach distributed engineering teams, and drive technical direction. The role demands both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions while managing project priorities and deliverables.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with particular strength in data structures and algorithms. You should have a proven track record in technical leadership, with 5 years of experience in design and architecture. Experience working in matrix organizations and cross-functional projects is highly valued.

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation capabilities by leveraging cutting-edge technology and providing tools for sustainable development. This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-grade solutions that solve critical business problems for customers worldwide. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where you can grow and evolve alongside Google's fast-paced business, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as needed.

The position offers the chance to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. You'll be part of a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving, while working on products that handle information at massive scale.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Java
Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Budget

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