Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information worldwide.
$237,000 - $337,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to play a crucial role in developing enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology. This position offers an opportunity to work on critical projects that impact billions of users worldwide, focusing on cloud technologies and infrastructure.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects and guide distributed engineering teams, ensuring alignment across various functions. The role demands expertise in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and technical leadership. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing solutions that help organizations digitally transform their businesses.

Google Cloud serves customers in more than 200 countries, providing a platform for innovation and business transformation. The position offers competitive compensation, including a substantial base salary range of $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in designing and launching software products. You'll work in a dynamic environment where you can influence technical direction, mentor team members, and solve complex engineering challenges at scale.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented engineers globally, and make a significant impact on Google Cloud's future. You'll be part of an organization that values diversity, innovation, and technical excellence, while working on products that shape the future of cloud computing.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

  • 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 Platforms

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 (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Equity compensation
  • Bonus compensation

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