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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Google is a global technology company that develops innovative products and services used by billions of users worldwide.
$248,000 - $349,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Job Description

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Platforms team in Sunnyvale. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. The position requires expertise in distributed computing, large-scale system design, and cloud infrastructure.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll lead critical projects while mentoring and influencing a distributed engineering team. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions that power Google Cloud's enterprise-grade offerings. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology and tools that help developers build more sustainably.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in software development, system architecture, and technical leadership. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, serving customers in over 200 countries. This role offers competitive compensation, including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

You'll work in a collaborative environment, managing cross-functional projects and driving technical direction. The position requires balancing technical depth with leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for both hands-on development and guiding team success. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing while working with some of the industry's most advanced technologies and talented engineers.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Kubernetes
Java
Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in cross-functional projects (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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