Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead engineering productivity initiatives for their Cloud Platforms division. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development of developer tools and infrastructure that improve engineering efficiency across Google Cloud.

The position requires an experienced software engineer with deep expertise in building developer tools, test automation frameworks, and systems that enhance code quality and developer velocity. You'll be working at Google's Sunnyvale office, contributing to Google Cloud - a platform that serves customers across 200+ countries and territories.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership on high-impact projects while managing and coaching distributed engineering teams. The role involves designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, with a focus on developer tooling and productivity improvements. You'll need to balance technical excellence with project management skills, ensuring alignment across teams on goals and deliverables.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for senior engineers looking to make a significant impact on developer productivity at one of the world's leading cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, with particular depth in building developer tools, test automation, and complex system architecture. You should be comfortable leading technical initiatives, mentoring other engineers, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems is highly valuable for this role.