Staff Software Engineer, Cloud SDK

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cloud SDK team, focusing on building and maintaining developer-facing tools including the gcloud CLI and open-source client libraries. This role is critical in developing cross-cutting capabilities such as regional endpoint support, interface-based versioning, and telemetry for enterprise customers.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in building APIs and developer tools. You'll work with multiple programming languages including Java, Python, Go, and Node.js, while collaborating across teams to ensure consistency and quality of client libraries supporting over 150 APIs.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, resolve complex technical debt, and drive API modernization efforts. The role offers the opportunity to work on Google Cloud's cutting-edge technology that serves billions of users worldwide. You'll be empowered to act like an owner, innovate, and tackle challenges across the full stack.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This position is based in Kirkland, WA, where you'll work with talented engineers in a collaborative environment. Google Cloud's mission is to accelerate digital transformation across industries, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about developer tools and cloud infrastructure.