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Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Google is a global technology company that develops innovative products and services used by billions of users worldwide.
$197,000 - $291,000
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead performance optimization initiatives for their cloud platform. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale systems and performance optimization. As a Staff Engineer, you'll work on critical projects that impact billions of users worldwide, leading a distributed team while architecting and implementing solutions that push the boundaries of cloud technology.

The position offers an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading tech companies, specifically in the rapidly growing Google Cloud division. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, mentoring team members, and driving technical decisions that impact the entire platform's performance. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience with complex, distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in performance optimization and large-scale systems. You'll need to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams. This role offers competitive compensation, including a substantial base salary, bonus potential, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Working at Google Cloud means being at the forefront of cloud technology, helping organizations worldwide digitally transform their businesses. You'll have access to cutting-edge technology and tools, working alongside some of the industry's best engineers. The role provides significant growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on products used by customers in more than 200 countries.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, 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, Performance, Google Cloud

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with data structures/algorithms
  • Experience in technical leadership role
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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