Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud AI

Google Cloud AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead infrastructure development for their cloud platform. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building scalable systems that power Google Cloud's AI capabilities. You'll work on critical infrastructure projects, leading distributed teams while designing and implementing large-scale solutions. The position offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 + benefits) and the opportunity to work at Google's offices in either Kirkland, WA or Sunnyvale, CA.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure development, and software architecture, with 8 years of software development experience. You'll be responsible for technical leadership on high-impact projects, coaching engineers, and ensuring alignment across teams. The work involves designing and developing solutions that handle information at massive scale, extending beyond traditional web services into areas like distributed computing, AI, and large-scale system design.

As part of Google Cloud, you'll be contributing to a platform that serves customers in over 200 countries, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses using Google's cutting-edge technology. The role offers the chance to work on next-generation technologies that impact billions of users, with opportunities to tackle challenges across the full technology stack.

Google provides a comprehensive benefits package and maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact while working on challenging technical problems at scale.