Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud Platforms is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead engineering productivity initiatives. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining tools that enhance developer velocity and code quality across Google's vast ecosystem. As part of Google, you'll be working at a company that develops technologies impacting billions of users worldwide.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, you'll be at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech innovation hub.

The role requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience, including significant expertise in building developer tools, testing, and software architecture. You'll lead high-impact projects, coach engineering teams, and drive technical direction for critical initiatives.

Google Cloud accelerates digital transformation across industries, serving customers in over 200 countries. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, helping developers build more sustainably and efficiently.

As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for managing project priorities, facilitating cross-team alignment, and ensuring successful delivery of software solutions. The role combines technical expertise with leadership skills, requiring both hands-on development and strategic thinking.

The ideal candidate should have experience with data structures/algorithms, technical leadership, and working in complex organizations. You'll be part of Google's inclusive culture, working in an environment that values diversity and innovation.

This position offers growth opportunities within Google's fast-paced business, with chances to work on various projects as the company evolves. You'll be contributing to Google Cloud's mission while working with some of the industry's best talent.

The role comes with Google's comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work on technology that shapes the future of cloud computing and developer productivity. Join Google Cloud to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software engineering.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Java
Python
Go
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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