Staff Software Engineer, Sustainability and Efficiency

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to shape the future of green computing and accelerate their net zero carbon initiatives. This role focuses on identifying and implementing novel solutions to flatten the lifecycle carbon emission curves for compute infrastructure, requiring development of analytics, models, tools, and systems. The position involves working on carbon reduction optimizations for both general purpose compute and accelerated ML platforms, with emphasis on hardware-software co-optimizations for Cloud and internal use cases.

The role is part of Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to keeping Google's vast product portfolio running. The team develops and maintains data centers, builds next-generation Google platforms, and ensures networks operate at peak performance. This position offers the opportunity to work on end-to-end energy efficiency and lifecycle evaluation/analysis/optimization support for hardware products, system architecture development, and software stack improvements.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead cross-functional projects, coach distributed teams, and drive technical direction. The role requires strong expertise in software development, system architecture, and performance optimization. You'll work at the intersection of sustainability and technology, helping Google balance its computing needs with environmental responsibility.

The position offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google provides a collaborative environment where you'll work with talented engineers across the globe, solving complex technical challenges while contributing to environmental sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about both technical leadership and environmental impact to make a significant difference at scale.