Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

A global technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, online advertising, cloud computing, and software.
$197,000 - $291,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Advertising

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Google Ads team, a crucial division that powers the open internet through advanced advertising technology. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring 8+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in large-scale system design.

The position involves working on Google's advertising products, including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising. You'll be responsible for developing solutions that connect businesses with users through effective advertising tools while ensuring measurable results for businesses of all sizes.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and architect complex systems. The role requires expertise in data structures, algorithms, and the ability to work in a matrix organization. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance of large-scale software solutions.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting top talent and their position as an industry leader in advertising technology.

The role offers the opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users, combining technical challenges with business impact. You'll be part of Google's mission to create trusted experiences between people and businesses through useful ads while helping grow businesses across different scales.

Working at Google's Mountain View headquarters, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and have access to cutting-edge technology and resources. This position is ideal for someone who wants to make a significant impact on advertising technology while working with some of the best engineers in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

  • 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, Google Ads

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with data structures/algorithms
  • Experience in technical leadership role
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
  • Experience working with advertising platforms

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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