Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology.
$180,000 - $350,000
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. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise across the full technology stack. You'll lead high-impact projects, coach engineering teams, and work on critical initiatives for Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience and a strong background in system design, architecture, and technical leadership. You'll be responsible for managing complex projects while maintaining Google's high standards for software quality and innovation.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll work in a dynamic environment where you can influence product direction and mentor other engineers. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to solve challenging problems at massive scale. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, working with customers in over 200 countries.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership abilities, capable of driving technical decisions while fostering collaboration across teams. You'll have the chance to work on diverse projects, from distributed computing to AI, contributing to solutions that shape the future of cloud technology.

This role offers the opportunity to work at one of tech's most innovative companies, with competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on global cloud infrastructure. Join Google Cloud to be at the forefront of cloud technology innovation while leading and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

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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
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization
  • English proficiency

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation for special needs
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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