Staff Software Developer, Infrastructure, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Staff Software Developer to join their Infrastructure team within Google Ads. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems. The position requires extensive experience in software development, system architecture, and technical leadership.

The role is part of Google Ads, which powers the open internet by connecting people, publishers, and advertisers through innovative advertising solutions. You'll work on critical projects that handle information at massive scale, contributing to technologies spanning web search, distributed computing, system design, networking, data storage, security, and AI.

As a Staff Software Developer, you'll lead high-impact projects while coaching and influencing a distributed team of engineers. Your responsibilities include managing project priorities, ensuring alignment across teams, and designing/developing large-scale software solutions. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for setting technical direction and delivering complex systems.

The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work from several locations, including Mountain View, New York, or Pittsburgh, contributing to products that serve billions of users worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at scale, lead technical initiatives, and work with cutting-edge technologies while helping shape the future of digital advertising and internet commerce. The role combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in both technical and leadership dimensions.