Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, offering a compelling opportunity at one of the world's leading technology companies. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development in building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems that power Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions.

The position requires an experienced engineer with 8+ years of software development expertise, particularly in distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure. You'll be working on critical projects that directly impact how billions of users interact with Google's services, while leading and mentoring a team of engineers. The role offers significant technical challenges in areas including distributed computing, system design, and network architecture.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, influencing and coaching distributed teams, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders. You'll be involved in the complete software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance of large-scale solutions. The role requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be expected to make significant architectural decisions while managing project priorities and deliverables.

Google Cloud's mission is to accelerate digital transformation across industries, serving customers in more than 200 countries. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and tools, contributing to solutions that solve critical business problems for organizations worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for career growth within Google's engineering organization, with the chance to work on diverse projects and technologies. You'll be part of a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration, while working alongside some of the industry's best engineers. The position offers the flexibility to work from several locations including Kirkland, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, Durham, NC, or Raleigh, NC.