Staff Software Engineer, Sustainability and Efficiency

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Sustainability and Efficiency initiatives, focusing on shaping the future of green computing. This role combines technical leadership with environmental impact, working on carbon reduction optimizations for both general purpose compute and accelerated ML platforms. The position requires expertise in hardware-software co-optimizations for Cloud and internal use cases, developing energy efficiency solutions, and lifecycle evaluation systems.

The role involves working with Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is responsible for maintaining and developing the architecture that powers Google's vast product portfolio. You'll be tackling the challenge of meeting Google's increasing LLM and Cloud demands while accelerating net zero carbon goals. This involves developing new analytics, models, tools, and systems for evaluating and implementing carbon reduction solutions.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead cross-functional projects, coach distributed teams, and drive technical direction. The position requires strong experience in software development, system architecture, and performance optimization. You'll work on critical projects with opportunities to influence both Google's infrastructure and the broader industry's approach to sustainable computing.

The role offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google's mission to create sustainable technology solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies and leading teams in implementing innovative solutions for green computing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about combining technical leadership with environmental impact, working at the intersection of large-scale systems and sustainability. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact on Google's carbon footprint while solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment.