Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platforms team in Kirkland, WA. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. The position combines hands-on software development with technical leadership responsibilities.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll work on critical projects within Google Cloud, which helps organizations accelerate their digital transformation journey. You'll be responsible for designing and developing enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology while managing project priorities and deliverables. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills to guide distributed teams and influence technical direction.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design. You'll need to demonstrate strong technical leadership, with experience leading project teams and driving technical direction. The role offers exposure to large-scale distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and various technical domains including information retrieval, distributed computing, security, and AI.

This position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to deliver enterprise-grade solutions to customers across 200+ countries while working with cutting-edge technology and talented engineers.

The role provides opportunities to:

• Lead high-impact technical projects from conception to delivery
• Mentor and influence distributed engineering teams
• Design and implement large-scale software solutions
• Work with various technologies across the full stack
• Drive technical decisions that impact Google Cloud's platform
• Collaborate across functions and businesses on complex projects

If you're passionate about cloud technology, have strong technical leadership experience, and want to shape the future of enterprise computing at Google's scale, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.