Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platforms team in Kirkland, WA. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development to build next-generation cloud technologies that power enterprise digital transformation. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor other engineers, and architect large-scale distributed systems.

The position requires deep expertise in software development, system design, and technical leadership. You'll work on Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology to solve critical business problems for customers across 200+ countries. The role involves full-stack development, from infrastructure to user-facing features.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact at scale. You'll collaborate with talented teams across Google, influence technical direction, and help shape the future of cloud computing. The role offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 base + bonus + equity), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on challenging technical problems that affect billions of users.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, strong system design skills, and proven technical leadership abilities. You should be passionate about building reliable, scalable distributed systems and comfortable leading complex cross-functional projects. If you're excited about cloud technology and want to work at the forefront of enterprise computing, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and leadership opportunities.