Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud Platforms is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, focusing on building next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure development, and large-scale system design.

The role is part of the Applied AI team, which builds conversational agents deployed at scale for real-world applications, such as customer service in call centers and food ordering systems. This presents a unique opportunity to work directly with model builders from Google DeepMind/Vertex and collaborate with AI leaders while having access to Global 1000 customers through Google Cloud relationships.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor other engineers, and be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in distributed systems, software architecture, and infrastructure development, combined with leadership skills to guide teams and set technical direction.

The position 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 looking to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge AI technologies and enterprise-level solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering complex technical projects. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, interfacing with various teams across Google's organization, and helping shape the future of Google Cloud's infrastructure and AI capabilities.