Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google is a global technology company that develops next-generation technologies used by billions of users for search, cloud computing, and various other services.
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in Kraków, Poland. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users globally.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across organizations and industries. You'll work on critical projects that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, managing and leading high-impact initiatives while providing technical leadership to distributed engineering teams.

The role requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience, including strong expertise in data structures and algorithms. You'll need demonstrated experience in testing and launching software products, along with a solid background in software design and architecture. The position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale system design, distributed computing, security, AI, and various other cutting-edge technologies.

Your responsibilities will include providing technical leadership, coaching engineers, managing project priorities, and designing/developing large-scale software solutions. You'll work in a dynamic environment where you can influence technical direction and facilitate alignment across teams on goals and outcomes.

Google Cloud serves customers in more than 200 countries, providing enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's innovative technology. This role offers the chance to work on products that handle information at massive scale and extend well beyond traditional cloud services. You'll be part of a team that values versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges across the full technology stack.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive environment where Google is committed to building a workforce representative of its users. You'll be part of a culture that emphasizes belonging and equal opportunity, with the chance to contribute to projects that have global impact.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership abilities, enjoys working on complex problems at scale, and wants to be part of shaping the future of cloud technology. You'll have opportunities to grow and evolve with Google's fast-paced business, switching teams and projects as new challenges emerge.

Last updated 12 days ago

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

Kubernetes
Linux
  • 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
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

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