Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team in Seattle. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development of large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, system architecture, and technical leadership. You'll work on critical projects that power Google Cloud's storage solutions, leading and mentoring teams while designing and implementing robust infrastructure systems.

The position offers an opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users worldwide through Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, coaching distributed teams, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders. The role requires expertise in large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and software architecture.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be part of Google Cloud, which serves customers in over 200 countries, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to solutions that solve critical business problems for customers worldwide. The role offers competitive compensation, including a strong base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of software development experience, with proven expertise in data structures and algorithms. You should have a track record of building and developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Leadership experience and the ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization are crucial for success in this role.

This position offers the chance to work on next-generation technologies at Google, where you'll have opportunities to impact various areas including distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, and data storage. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for engineers who want to drive technical direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in development.