Staff Software Engineer, Content Safety Platform

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

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Content Safety Platform

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Content Safety Platform within the Core team. This role is crucial in building the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products, focusing on underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience who will provide technical leadership on high-impact projects and influence a distributed team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, data structures/algorithms, and a proven track record of testing and launching software products. They will be responsible for managing project priorities, facilitating alignment across teams, and designing large-scale software solutions. The role offers the unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company and work on projects critical to Google's needs.

Working in Google's Core team means being at the forefront of innovation, building central solutions, and breaking down technical barriers across Google's products. The position demands versatility, leadership qualities, and enthusiasm for tackling new problems across the full-stack. The successful candidate will join a team that looks across Google's products to strengthen existing systems and drive the pace of innovation for every developer.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a complex, matrixed organization and enjoys working on cross-functional projects. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in areas such as distributed computing, large-scale system design, security, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. As part of Google's commitment to building a representative workforce, the role offers an inclusive environment focused on creating a culture of belonging.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Content Safety Platform

  • 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, Content Safety Platform

Java
Python
Kubernetes
  • 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
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Content Safety Platform

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation for special needs
  • Inclusive work environment

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