Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI · Cloud

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead Engineering Productivity initiatives for their Cloud Platforms. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building tools and systems that enhance developer productivity across Google Cloud's ecosystem. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that impact billions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in software development, particularly in building developer tools and improving engineering efficiency. You'll be responsible for leading high-impact projects, mentoring team members, and driving technical decisions that influence Google Cloud's development practices. The role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to navigate complex, cross-functional projects.

Working at Google Cloud means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud technology. You'll have access to cutting-edge resources and the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact how organizations worldwide digitally transform their businesses. The position offers competitive compensation, including a strong base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical excellence with leadership abilities, has a passion for improving developer productivity, and wants to make a significant impact on how Google builds and delivers cloud solutions. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of cloud computing while working with some of the industry's best engineers.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

  • 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, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Java
Python
Go
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
  • 5 years of experience building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401k plan
  • Equity compensation
  • Parental leave
  • Bonus compensation

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