Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry, delivering enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology and tools for developers.
$189,000 - $284,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Performance to join their team. This role involves developing next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, data structures/algorithms, and experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, and debugging.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influencing and coaching a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitating alignment across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale software solutions

The role requires versatility, leadership qualities, and enthusiasm to tackle new problems across the full-stack. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with preferred qualifications including a Master's or PhD in a related technical field.

Google Cloud offers a competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits, determined by factors such as location, skills, experience, and education. The company is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging.

Join Google Cloud to be at the forefront of cloud technology and help organizations solve their most critical business problems.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Java
Python
Go
JavaScript
TypeScript
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • 5 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity

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