At Google, software engineers work on developing the next-generation technologies that shape how billions of users interact with information and each other. With a focus on scalability and innovation, we work on projects that extend beyond traditional web search, including AI, distributed computing, natural language processing, and large-scale system design. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will tackle complex technical challenges, influence product development, and play a key role in shaping the future of technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.
• 5+ years of experience in design and architecture, as well as experience testing/launching software products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience working on cross-functional or cross-business projects.
• Experience with multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, etc.
• Experience with Front-End technologies such as Angular, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Experience in storage services, including Spanner, MySQL, and NoSQL systems.
• Proven track record in technical leadership and managing teams of software engineers.
• Experience developing security or privacy products.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects, offering guidance and expertise to engineering teams across Google. Your leadership will help to steer the direction of large-scale projects and ensure successful implementation.
• Act as a mentor to a distributed team of engineers, helping them navigate technical challenges, grow professionally, and contribute to the success of key projects.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across multiple teams regarding goals, outcomes, and timelines. Ensure smooth communication and collaboration to drive project success.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Ensure that software solutions are developed, tested, deployed, and maintained according to Google’s high standards.
• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and enhancement of software solutions that will have a direct impact on the company’s products and infrastructure.

About the Role. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Google, you will play an integral role in developing software solutions that are critical to the company’s goals. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor and guide a distributed team of engineers, and influence key technical decisions across multiple teams.

The role will give you the chance to collaborate across Google's various teams, ensuring that critical projects align with Google's broader objectives. Your technical leadership will drive the success of the Core team, which builds the foundational systems behind Google's flagship products and platforms. You will be responsible for helping to maintain Google’s position as a leader in technology by building innovative, scalable solutions to complex challenges.

Additional Information. Google is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations for Applicants. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing Google’s Accommodations for Applicants form.