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 · Cloud

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring someone who can both guide teams and architect solutions. You'll be working on critical projects that help organizations digitally transform their businesses across more than 200 countries.

The position demands a versatile engineer who can provide technical leadership on high-impact projects while managing distributed teams. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving technical direction. The role requires extensive experience in software development, strong architectural skills, and proven leadership capabilities.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. The scope extends beyond web search to include distributed computing, large-scale system design, AI, and more. You'll be part of Google's mission to push technology forward while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines deep technical expertise with leadership skills, can manage complex projects, and wants to make a significant impact on global-scale technologies. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where you can influence technical decisions while having opportunities to grow and evolve with Google's fast-paced business.

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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
  • 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 and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects (preferred)

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