Senior Staff Software Engineer, Looker SQL Compilers

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the Looker SQL Compilers team, a strategic initiative within the Looker product suite. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of BI Modeling at Google Cloud, focusing on innovative challenges such as developing next-generation modeling capabilities, implementing model-aware database endpoints (Open SQL), and delivering incremental modeling features.

The position requires a seasoned technical leader who can drive significant architectural decisions that will influence the product's direction for the next 3-5 years. As part of Google Cloud, you'll be contributing to enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, serving customers across more than 200 countries and territories.

The role combines deep technical expertise in SQL compilers and query processing engines with strategic leadership responsibilities. You'll be managing complex projects, leading distributed teams, and making architectural decisions that impact Google Cloud's business intelligence capabilities. The position offers the chance to work on challenging problems at scale while contributing to a product that's central to Google Cloud's analytics strategy.

Working at Google means joining a company that's committed to innovation and technical excellence. You'll have access to Google's vast resources and infrastructure, working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. The role offers competitive compensation, including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines technical depth in SQL and compiler systems with the leadership skills needed to drive strategic initiatives in a large organization. You'll be at the forefront of developing technology that helps organizations worldwide make better data-driven decisions through Looker's BI capabilities.