Google is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the next-generation technologies that impact billions of users globally. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions that drive innovation across Google’s core products. You will also have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in areas like distributed computing, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and security. As part of the Core team, you’ll influence technical decisions that shape the underlying systems, platforms, and products at Google.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership. Provide leadership on high-impact projects, guiding and mentoring a distributed team of engineers to success.
- Cross-Team Collaboration. Align goals, outcomes, and timelines across teams, ensuring clarity and shared understanding for project objectives.
- Full-Stack Development. Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions that handle information at massive scale and are critical to Google’s products.
- Project Management. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring efficient and timely completion of tasks.
- Influence Technical Decisions. Be an advocate for technical excellence, offering insights and making decisions that influence Google’s product architecture and software systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience. At least 8 years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in data structures and algorithms.
- Design & Architecture. 5 years of experience in designing and architecting software systems and launching software products.
- Software Development. Proven experience with multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, or Go, and front-end technologies like Angular, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education. Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Cross-Functional Experience. At least 3 years of experience working on cross-functional or cross-business projects within an organization.
- Storage Systems. Experience with storage services such as Spanner, MySQL, or NoSQL systems.
- Technical Leadership. Previous experience in leading software engineering teams and driving technical direction.
- Security & Privacy. Experience in developing security or privacy-focused products and systems.
Desired Skills & Attributes
- A strong ability to work across different technology stacks, from backend systems to front-end development.
- A track record of leading complex projects and influencing decisions that affect multiple teams or business units.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams.
- A passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.
Why Google?
At Google, you will be part of a team that’s focused on shaping the future of technology and solving challenges at a massive scale. We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by influencing technical decisions and working on projects that improve the lives of billions of users globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Google is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an accessible and welcoming workplace for all. We also consider qualified applicants, regardless of their criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law.
If you are ready to take on technical leadership in a fast-paced, innovative environment, apply today to join Google’s team and help shape the future of technology!