Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Core team, which builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. This role involves developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users, focusing on large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. The position requires strong technical leadership skills to guide high-impact projects and coach distributed engineering teams.

The Core team is responsible for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. They work across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers, and strengthen existing systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in building large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. They should be versatile and display strong leadership qualities, managing project priorities while designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions. The role offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on fundamental infrastructure that powers Google's most important products. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, lead technical initiatives, and make significant contributions to Google's core infrastructure. The role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed organization.