Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Technical Infrastructure team, focusing on Platforms Infrastructure Engineering. This role is critical in developing and maintaining Google's data centers and building next-generation platforms that power Google's extensive product portfolio. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience and deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring the ability to influence and coach distributed teams while managing complex projects. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale software solutions that form the backbone of Google's infrastructure. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts billions of users worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be part of the team that keeps Google's networks running optimally, ensuring users have the best and fastest experience possible. The role involves working with various technologies across the full stack, from distributed computing to system design, networking, and data storage. You'll have the chance to work on specific projects critical to Google's needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as both you and the business evolve.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google offers a collaborative environment where engineers can be versatile, display leadership qualities, and tackle new problems across the full stack. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and requires working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional projects.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership abilities, has a passion for large-scale infrastructure, and wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies. You'll be joining a team that takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and continuously pushes the boundaries of what's possible in technology.