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. The position requires an experienced engineer who can provide technical direction, mentor team members, and architect large-scale distributed systems.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll work on critical projects for Google Cloud Platform, which serves customers across 200+ countries. You'll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining enterprise-grade cloud solutions while leading technical initiatives and collaborating across teams. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and solve complex technical challenges at massive scale.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, strong system design skills, and a track record of technical leadership. You'll need expertise in data structures/algorithms and experience building production systems. This role offers competitive compensation ($197K-291K base + bonus + equity), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make an impact at one of tech's most innovative companies.

Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, driving alignment across teams, managing deliverables, and hands-on development of cloud platform features. You'll work with a variety of technologies across the full stack while helping shape the technical direction of major cloud initiatives.