Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Google Ads infrastructure team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development of large-scale distributed systems. The position requires an experienced engineer with 8+ years of software development expertise who can lead high-impact projects and mentor team members.

The role is part of Google Ads, which powers the open internet by connecting people, publishers, and advertisers through innovative advertising solutions. You'll work on systems that handle massive scale, contributing to products spanning search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for technical leadership across distributed teams, ensuring alignment on goals and deliverables while maintaining high engineering standards. You'll design and develop robust software solutions that impact billions of users, working with cutting-edge technologies in distributed computing, system design, and data storage.

The position offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$284,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work from several major tech hubs including Mountain View and New York City, collaborating with talented engineers across Google's global organization.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about large-scale systems, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a significant impact on products used by billions. You'll need strong technical skills in distributed systems, proven leadership experience, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures while delivering results.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership abilities, with experience in software architecture, system design, and team management. You'll be joining a company at the forefront of technology innovation, with opportunities to work on challenging technical problems while growing your career and influencing the direction of critical advertising infrastructure.