Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
$189,000 - $284,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Core team, which is responsible for building the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and systems that power Google's diverse range of services used by billions of users worldwide.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience and deep expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure development, and technical leadership. You'll be working on large-scale systems that form the backbone of Google's technology stack, contributing to the essential building blocks that drive innovation across the company.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and make crucial technical decisions that influence Google's entire technical landscape. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring both technical excellence and strong communication skills.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity. Google offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a culture of inclusion and belonging.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale, lead and influence technical directions, and make a significant impact on Google's core infrastructure. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work with some of the industry's best engineers in a collaborative environment.

Working at Google's Sunnyvale location, you'll be part of a team that drives technical excellence and innovation across the company. The Core team's unique position allows for broad impact across Google's product suite, making this an ideal role for someone who wants to influence technical decisions at a company-wide level.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

  • 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, Infrastructure, Core

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
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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