Staff Software Engineer, Commerce

Google is a global technology company that develops next-generation technologies used by billions of users worldwide.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
E-Commerce

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Commerce

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Commerce team, which handles over a billion shopping interactions daily. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building and enhancing Google's commerce experiences. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience who can lead project teams, architect solutions, and drive technical direction.

The Commerce team's mission is to create essential shopping experiences for consumers - from product discovery to secure checkout - while providing merchants of all sizes with tools and technology to thrive in the digital marketplace. This role offers the opportunity to impact billions of users while working with cutting-edge technologies across the full stack.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions. The role combines technical expertise with leadership skills, requiring someone who can both write code and guide teams through complex technical challenges.

The position offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$284,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll work in Mountain View, CA, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact on global e-commerce while working with one of the world's leading technology companies.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Commerce

  • 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 Staff Software Engineer, Commerce

Java
Python
Go
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with ecommerce or online marketplaces

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Commerce

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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