Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Compute

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology.
$189,000 - $284,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Compute

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cloud Compute team, offering an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring 8 years of software development experience and proven expertise in data structures and algorithms.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in Seattle, you'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, serving customers in over 200 countries.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and architect large-scale software solutions. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, including 5 years of experience in testing and launching products, plus 3 years in software design and architecture.

You'll work on critical projects within Google Cloud's infrastructure, with opportunities to influence technical direction and drive innovation. The position requires strong communication skills to facilitate alignment across teams and manage complex project deliverables. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values diversity, inclusion, and collaborative problem-solving.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are ready to step into a technical leadership position while maintaining hands-on involvement in development. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to Google's world-class cloud platform, and make a significant impact on how businesses and developers worldwide utilize cloud computing resources.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Compute

  • 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 Compute

Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • English proficiency is required

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Compute

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package (details not specified in the text)

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