Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google Cloud provides enterprise-grade solutions leveraging cutting-edge technology to help organizations digitally transform across 200+ countries.
$189,000 - $284,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, playing a crucial role in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. This position offers an opportunity to work on critical projects at massive scale, extending beyond web search into various technical domains including distributed computing, system design, and AI.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership on high-impact projects, managing and coaching distributed engineering teams while ensuring alignment across organizational goals. The role requires expertise in large-scale infrastructure development, with a focus on building and maintaining robust software solutions that meet Google Cloud's enterprise-grade standards.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep knowledge of data structures/algorithms and proven experience in building large-scale distributed systems. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to solutions that help organizations across 200+ countries digitally transform their businesses.

Google offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company's commitment to innovation, coupled with its global impact and inclusive culture, makes this an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact at scale.

Working from one of several key tech hubs (Cambridge, Kirkland, Austin, or San Francisco), you'll collaborate with talented engineers across the organization, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you grow. This role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring both deep engineering expertise and the ability to guide and influence teams toward successful project delivery.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, 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, Infrastructure, 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
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • Experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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