Staff Software Engineer, Search

Google is a global technology leader that organizes the world's information and makes it universally accessible and useful.
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Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Search

Google's Search team is at the forefront of reimagining information discovery, tackling complex engineering challenges that impact billions of users globally. As a Staff Software Engineer in Search, you'll be part of Google's core mission to organize and make information universally accessible. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in data structures, algorithms, and large-scale system design. You'll lead high-impact projects, mentor engineers, and drive technical direction while working on next-generation technologies that span information retrieval, distributed computing, AI, and natural language processing. The position offers opportunities to influence product development, architect solutions, and solve complex technical challenges at massive scale. You'll be responsible for managing project priorities and deliverables while ensuring technical excellence across the team. Google provides a collaborative environment where you can grow and evolve alongside the business, with the chance to switch teams and projects as opportunities arise. The role demands versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges across the full technology stack, making a direct impact on how billions of users connect with information worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Search

  • 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 software solutions

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Search

Java
Python
Kubernetes
  • 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
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Search

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Inclusive work culture
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Global collaboration opportunities
  • Career growth and development

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