Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

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

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team focusing on Security and Privacy. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring extensive experience in large-scale systems and distributed computing. The position offers the opportunity to work on critical projects that impact billions of users worldwide, with Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development expertise, with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and large-scale infrastructure. They'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and drive technical direction across distributed teams. The role demands strong architectural skills and experience launching software products.

Working at Google Cloud means being part of a division that serves customers in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve critical business problems. The position offers competitive compensation ($237,000-$337,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who wants to shape the future of cloud computing, security, and privacy at one of the world's most innovative companies. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on development, requiring someone who can both architect solutions and guide teams to successful implementation.

The position is available in prime tech hubs (Cambridge, New York, or Sunnyvale), offering the chance to work with top talent in state-of-the-art facilities. Google's commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion ensures a supportive work environment where innovation and personal growth are encouraged.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

  • 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 Security and Privacy

Java
Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 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)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

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