Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information.
$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, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Technical Infrastructure team, focusing on the critical architecture that powers Google's vast product portfolio. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, with deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms. They'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and drive technical direction while managing complex cross-functional initiatives. The role demands expertise in building and maintaining large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and networks.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll work on critical projects that directly impact Google's infrastructure, ensuring billions of users have the best possible experience. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions at massive scale, while also providing technical leadership and coaching to team members.

The Technical Infrastructure team takes pride in being the "engineers' engineers," focusing on building and maintaining Google's data centers and developing next-generation platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and solve complex problems at an unprecedented scale.

The position includes comprehensive benefits and the chance to work with some of the industry's brightest minds. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation, contributing to projects that shape the future of technology. If you're passionate about large-scale systems, technical leadership, and making a global impact, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

  • 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, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

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

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity compensation
  • Bonus
  • Parental leave

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