Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology.
$180,000 - $300,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is establishing a new R&D center focused on cloud platform development with a strong emphasis on security innovation. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. The role encompasses working on critical projects within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with opportunities to influence technical direction and mentor team members.

You'll be part of Google's elite engineering team that handles massive-scale challenges across various domains including distributed computing, system design, security, AI, and natural language processing. The position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud security while working with cutting-edge technology.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be instrumental in designing and implementing solutions that power Google Cloud's enterprise-grade services, used by customers in over 200 countries.

This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a significant impact on cloud computing and security. You'll have the freedom to innovate while working with some of the industry's best engineers in a culture that values diversity, technical excellence, and creative problem-solving.

Working at Google Cloud means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud technology while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability. The role offers excellent growth opportunities, the chance to work on meaningful projects, and the ability to influence the direction of cloud computing technology.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

  • 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 Cloud

Java
Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 5 years of experience building large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks
  • Experience testing and launching software products
  • Experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, and EDR (preferred)
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience in technical leadership role (preferred)
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

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