Senior Staff Engineer, Spanner Search

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join their Spanner Search team, focusing on developing and implementing natural language search capabilities within Spanner, Google's globally distributed database system. This role combines advanced search technology with distributed systems expertise to eliminate ETL burdens and enhance business data accessibility.

The position requires a seasoned technical leader with 8+ years of software development experience and deep expertise in search technologies and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions that shape the future of Google Cloud's database search capabilities.

As part of Google Cloud, you'll be working on technology that serves customers across 200+ countries, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts billions of users, with the backing of Google's extensive resources and technical infrastructure.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $248,000-$349,000, plus additional benefits including bonus potential, equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top technical talent.

The role is based in Kirkland, WA, where you'll collaborate with world-class engineers and researchers. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing sophisticated search solutions, managing project priorities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet customer needs.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of search technology and distributed systems, two of Google's core technical strengths. You'll be contributing to a product that helps businesses better utilize their data through advanced search capabilities, while dealing with the challenges of operating at Google scale.