Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Google Cloud Compute

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their AI/ML team, focusing on developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development in machine learning infrastructure and optimization.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical projects at Google Cloud, which serves customers in over 200 countries and territories as their trusted partner for digital transformation. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions while providing technical leadership across teams.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, with particular expertise in ML infrastructure, speech/audio technology, or reinforcement learning. You'll need to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, having spent at least 5 years in technical leadership roles and 7 years leading ML design and infrastructure optimization projects.

This role offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $237,000 to $337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working from one of Google's major tech hubs (Seattle, WA or Sunnyvale, CA), contributing to Google Cloud's mission of accelerating digital transformation across industries.

Key responsibilities include driving technical project strategy, leading large-scale ML infrastructure optimization, and overseeing solution design across specialized ML areas. You'll manage project priorities and deliverables while facilitating alignment across teams, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who combines technical expertise with strategic leadership abilities.

Google's commitment to innovation, coupled with its global reach and impact, makes this an exceptional opportunity for a senior technical leader looking to shape the future of cloud computing and machine learning infrastructure. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while leading and mentoring teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.