Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology.
$248,000 - $349,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, offering a compelling opportunity at one of the world's leading technology companies. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, focusing on next-generation technologies that impact billions of users globally.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be working on critical projects that push the boundaries of cloud technology, contributing to Google Cloud's mission of accelerating digital transformation for organizations worldwide.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and drive technical direction while working on sophisticated challenges in distributed computing, system design, and cloud infrastructure. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work with some of the industry's brightest minds.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $248,000-$349,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google's collaborative culture and commitment to innovation provide an ideal environment for career growth and impact at scale.

This role would be an excellent fit for someone who combines technical excellence with leadership abilities, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to influence the future of cloud computing. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects that require both deep technical knowledge and strategic thinking, while helping shape the direction of Google Cloud's infrastructure.

The position offers the chance to work in Sunnyvale, CA, at the heart of Silicon Valley, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to Google's continued leadership in cloud technology. The role provides an excellent platform for career development, technical growth, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on global-scale infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, 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, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • 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)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience in technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package (specific details not provided in posting)

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