Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

A global technology company that develops innovative solutions affecting billions of users worldwide through search, cloud computing, and various digital services.
$197,000 - $291,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team focusing on Security and Privacy. This is a high-impact role at one of the world's leading technology companies, offering the opportunity to work on systems that affect billions of users worldwide.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on critical projects, influencing and coaching distributed teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust software solutions that meet Google's high standards.

The role offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in Google Cloud, which serves customers in more than 200 countries and territories, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses using cutting-edge technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to:

  • Lead technical initiatives in cloud infrastructure and security
  • Work with cutting-edge technology at massive scale
  • Guide and mentor other engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement
  • Shape the future of cloud computing and security
  • Be part of Google's innovative culture and work on products that impact billions of users

The position offers flexibility in location, with opportunities in major tech hubs including Kirkland, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York. You'll be part of Google's collaborative environment, working with talented engineers across the organization while contributing to the company's mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful.

If you're passionate about distributed systems, security, and technical leadership, and want to work on challenging problems at scale, this role offers the perfect blend of technical depth and leadership opportunity.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

  • 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 Security and Privacy

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • 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 related technical field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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