Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Performance

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, focusing on Cloud Performance. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, developing solutions that impact billions of users globally.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be working on critical projects that power Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex technical challenges.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership on high-impact projects, influencing and coaching a distributed team of engineers. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring you to facilitate alignment across teams and manage project priorities effectively.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

Google Cloud serves customers in more than 200 countries, helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation journey. You'll be part of a team that develops and maintains solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, working on everything from distributed computing to large-scale system design.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas from various technical areas, including distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, and data storage. You'll need to be versatile, display strong leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic about taking on new challenges across the full stack.

This role offers significant growth opportunities within Google's dynamic environment. You'll work alongside talented engineers, contributing to projects that push the boundaries of technology while helping organizations solve their most critical business problems.

The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the industry's brightest minds. Google's inclusive culture and commitment to innovation make it an ideal place for engineers who want to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

If you're passionate about large-scale infrastructure, have a track record of technical leadership, and want to be part of shaping the future of cloud computing, this role offers the perfect platform to achieve those ambitions while working on technology that matters.