Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
$197,000 - $291,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Advertising

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Google Ads team, a crucial division powering the open internet through advanced advertising technology. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and advertising platforms.

The position offers an opportunity to work on Google's advertising products, including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising. You'll be responsible for developing solutions that connect people, publishers, and advertisers while creating value across Google's ecosystem. The role involves managing complex projects, leading distributed engineering teams, and architecting scalable software solutions.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll leverage your 8+ years of software development experience to guide technical direction, mentor team members, and drive innovation in advertising technology. You'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver products that handle information at massive scale, requiring expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This role offers the chance to impact billions of users while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies. The position is based in Mountain View, CA, where you'll collaborate with talented engineers and shape the future of digital advertising.

If you're passionate about technical leadership, have a strong software engineering background, and want to influence the direction of Google's advertising platforms, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your career at a global technology leader.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

  • 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, Google Ads

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 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 technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)
  • Experience working with advertising platforms (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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