Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Google Ads is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing next-generation advertising technologies. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on Google's advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising. The position requires an experienced engineer who can lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and architect large-scale solutions.

The role offers an opportunity to work on products that impact billions of users and shape the future of digital advertising. You'll be responsible for designing and developing software solutions that help businesses of all sizes grow through effective advertising tools. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies across various domains including distributed computing, large-scale system design, artificial intelligence, and data storage.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed organization. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep engineering knowledge and the ability to guide and influence teams. You'll be instrumental in creating trusted experiences between people and businesses through useful ads while helping Google engage with customers at scale.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This position offers the opportunity to work with some of the best engineers in the industry while solving complex technical challenges that impact the global digital advertising ecosystem.