Senior Staff Software Engineer, One Platform

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their One Platform team, which is focused on providing a user-friendly API Platform that empowers both first-party and third-party customers to build, operate, and consume APIs, services, and policies across all Cloud environments. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems and cloud technologies.

The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of Google's API hosting platform, working on critical infrastructure that impacts billions of users. You'll be responsible for leading technical direction, mentoring team members, and driving cross-functional collaboration with various teams including SRE and Engineering Productivity.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in languages like Java, C++, Go, or Python, and a proven track record in building large-scale distributed systems. You'll need strong architectural skills and experience leading complex technical projects in a matrixed organization.

This role offers competitive compensation ($248,000-$349,000 base salary plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits) and the chance to work at Google's offices in either Kirkland, WA or Sunnyvale, CA. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, working with cutting-edge technology that serves customers in over 200 countries.

The position combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on Google's infrastructure while leading and mentoring others. You'll be at the forefront of API platform development, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and compliance across Google's cloud environments.