Staff Software Engineer, Sustainability and Efficiency, Systems Research

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead sustainability and efficiency initiatives within their Systems Research team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of green computing at Google and across the industry. The position focuses on addressing critical challenges in reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency for Google's compute infrastructure, particularly in relation to Large Language Models (LLM) and Cloud demands.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise in software development, systems architecture, and sustainability principles. You'll be working at the intersection of hardware and software design, utilizing data-driven analysis and energy-focused thinking to impact Google's platform and data center architecture. The position involves collaboration with various teams across the technical stack, from hardware to CoreML and GCE.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing novel systems solutions, creating metrics for optimization, and guiding strategic initiatives to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with complex systems, and the ability to balance technical requirements with sustainability goals.

Google Cloud offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company's commitment to sustainability, combined with its global reach serving customers in over 200 countries, makes this an impactful position for someone passionate about green computing and systems optimization.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in data structures/algorithms, and a proven track record in performance optimization and systems analysis. Additional experience in machine learning systems and research publications in top venues would be highly valuable for this role.