Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the technical initiatives within their Silicon Engineering Chief of Staff Office. This role combines software engineering expertise with hardware design understanding, focusing on managing EDA (Electronic Design Automation) licensing and infrastructure.
The position offers an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, with a competitive base salary range of $166,000-$244,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in either Mountain View or San Diego, California, this role requires 5+ years of software development experience and deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and backend systems.
As the technical lead for the Chief of Staff team, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing critical systems that manage EDA licensing and other cost areas. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and requires expertise in multiple areas including database design, data infrastructure, pipeline development, and system architecture.
The ideal candidate will have experience with modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and API development. Knowledge of web application design principles and frameworks like React, Angular, Django, and Flask is highly valued. Understanding of EDA licensing, tooling, and CAD infrastructure would be particularly beneficial.
This position offers the opportunity to impact Google's hardware development processes directly, working with cross-functional teams and managing complex technical infrastructure. You'll be part of Google's mission to create radically helpful experiences by combining AI, Software, and Hardware expertise.
The role provides significant technical challenges and growth opportunities, working with various technologies and systems at scale. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate license usage tracking, financial reporting, and contractual compliance while building and maintaining robust technical infrastructure.
Working at Google also means being part of a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development. The company is committed to creating a workforce that represents its global user base while pushing the boundaries of technology forward.