Staff Software Engineer, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Google Ads team, a critical division that powers the open internet through advanced advertising technology. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, requiring 8 years of software development experience and strong leadership capabilities.

The position involves working on Google's advertising products, including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising. You'll be responsible for designing and developing large-scale software solutions that connect businesses with users through effective advertising tools. The role requires expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system architecture, with opportunities to lead project teams and set technical direction.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll manage complex projects across distributed teams, ensuring alignment on goals and deliverables. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in areas such as distributed computing, large-scale system design, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. The position offers exposure to advertising platform development and the chance to impact billions of users and businesses globally.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This role is based in Mountain View, CA, and offers the opportunity to work with some of the industry's best engineers while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with leadership skills, having experience in both software development and team leadership. You'll be expected to mentor other engineers, drive technical decisions, and contribute to the overall growth of Google's advertising ecosystem. This role offers significant impact potential and the chance to shape the future of digital advertising technology.