Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, focusing on building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems. The position offers an opportunity to work at one of tech's most innovative companies, developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users.

The role requires deep expertise in software development, particularly in infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, coaching other engineers, and ensuring alignment across teams. The work involves designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale software solutions that are critical to Google Cloud's infrastructure.

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technology and developer tools. The platform serves customers in over 200 countries, making this role crucial for global impact. The position offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, with particular strength in data structures/algorithms and distributed systems. Leadership experience is valued, as you'll be guiding project teams and setting technical direction. You'll work in either Sunnyvale or San Francisco, collaborating with world-class engineers on challenging technical problems.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on infrastructure at massive scale, lead technical initiatives, and make a significant impact on cloud computing technology. The role combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in both technical and leadership dimensions.