Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering Productivity team, focusing on developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development of developer tools and infrastructure. The position requires expertise in building tools that enhance developer productivity, code quality, and system reliability at scale.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and architect solutions that support Google Cloud's massive infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies across distributed computing, system design, and developer tooling. The role offers opportunities to influence technical direction and drive innovation in how Google builds and maintains its cloud platforms.
The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in Sunnyvale, CA, you'll be at the heart of Silicon Valley, working with some of the industry's best engineers. This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about developer tooling, have strong leadership skills, and want to make a significant impact on how Google builds software at scale.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in building developer tools, testing frameworks, and automated systems. You'll need strong architectural skills, experience leading technical teams, and the ability to work effectively in a complex, global organization. This is an opportunity to shape the future of developer productivity at one of the world's leading technology companies.