Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team focusing on Cloud Data Management. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing at one of the world's most innovative companies. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale distributed systems and infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will lead critical projects that impact Google Cloud's data management capabilities, working with cutting-edge technologies that serve customers across 200+ countries. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that handle massive scale while maintaining high performance and reliability. The role offers the chance to mentor and influence other engineers while driving technical direction.
As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll collaborate across multiple teams and organizations, requiring both technical excellence and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation ($237,000-$337,000 base salary) plus comprehensive benefits, equity, and bonus potential. You'll work from either Sunnyvale, CA or Kirkland, WA, contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information.
The role requires significant experience (8+ years) in software development, with particular emphasis on distributed systems, infrastructure, and large-scale architecture. You'll be expected to provide technical leadership while actively contributing to code development, testing, and deployment. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems at scale while helping shape the future of Google Cloud's infrastructure.