Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information, delivering enterprise-grade solutions on the cleanest cloud in the industry.
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

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 worldwide. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, requiring expertise across the full technology stack. The position offers the opportunity to work on critical projects within Google Cloud, which provides enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology to customers in over 200 countries.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor engineering teams, and drive technical direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in development. The role requires strong leadership skills to manage distributed teams and align cross-functional efforts. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions that maintain Google's high standards of excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms. You should have a proven track record of technical leadership and experience working in complex organizational structures. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of cloud technology, contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information while solving critical business problems for enterprise customers.

Working at Google Cloud means joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud computing, with opportunities to influence the direction of products that serve a global customer base. You'll be supported by Google's strong engineering culture, commitment to innovation, and extensive resources for professional growth.

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 complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Inclusive work environment

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