Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and software architecture.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects while coaching and influencing a distributed team of engineers. The position demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, with responsibilities spanning from system design to team alignment and project management. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that serves customers across more than 200 countries and territories who rely on Google Cloud as their trusted partner.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and programming languages like Java, C++, or Python. You'll need to demonstrate strong technical leadership, having spent at least 3 years leading project teams and setting technical direction in complex, matrixed organizations.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud technology, contributing to Google's mission of accelerating digital transformation across industries. You'll be part of a team that pushes technological boundaries while solving critical business problems for global organizations. The position combines the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology with the satisfaction of seeing your work impact billions of users worldwide.