Senior Staff Software Engineer, Search

Google Search is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the evolution of search technology that impacts billions of users globally. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on solving complex engineering challenges and expanding search infrastructure. The position requires expertise in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and information retrieval. You'll lead high-impact projects, mentor engineering teams, and drive technical direction while maintaining Google's world-class search experience.

The role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge search technology, including AI and machine learning applications, while managing cross-functional projects and teams. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that handle information at massive scale, ensuring high performance, reliability, and innovation in search capabilities.

As a senior technical leader, you'll collaborate across Google's engineering organizations, influence product strategy, and help shape the future of how people access and interact with information. The position offers competitive compensation, including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll work from either Cambridge, MA or New York, NY, joining a team that's at the forefront of search technology innovation.

This is an ideal role for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on one of the world's most widely-used products while leading and mentoring other engineers. The role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring both deep engineering expertise and strong people management skills.