Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Workspace

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering Productivity team for Google Workspace. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact how billions of users interact with Google's products. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and strong expertise in building developer tools that enhance productivity and code quality.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring the ability to manage project priorities while designing and implementing large-scale software solutions. You'll be working on critical projects that improve developer velocity, code quality, and overall engineering effectiveness across Google's platforms. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies across various domains, including distributed computing, system design, and artificial intelligence.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects and coach a distributed team of engineers, requiring excellent communication and leadership skills. The role involves working in a complex, matrixed organization, collaborating across different functions and businesses. This position is particularly exciting as it offers the opportunity to shape the future of Google's developer tools and practices, directly influencing how Google builds and maintains its world-class products.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in Kirkland, WA, you'll be working at one of Google's key technical hubs, contributing to products that help users connect, communicate, and collaborate worldwide. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about developer productivity, has strong technical architecture skills, and wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.