Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

A global technology company that develops innovative products and services used by billions of users worldwide.
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development in a highly impactful environment. The position involves working on critical infrastructure that powers Google's services and Cloud platform, including cutting-edge technologies like TPUs and Vertex AI.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience and strong leadership capabilities to help shape the future of hyperscale computing. You'll be working on projects that directly impact billions of users and enterprise customers, while managing complex technical challenges at scale.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor other engineers, and drive technical decisions that influence Google's cloud infrastructure. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, machine learning infrastructure, and large-scale system design. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that maintain Google's high standards for security, efficiency, and reliability.

The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including Google's latest TPUs and the Vertex AI platform, which brings Gemini models to enterprise customers. You'll be part of a global team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at scale, work with world-class talent, and help shape the future of cloud computing and AI infrastructure. The role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while developing leadership skills and influencing the direction of critical Google Cloud services.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

  • 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 Cloud

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  • 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 a related technical field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

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