Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Core - Google

Minimum qualifications:



+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.



+ 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.



+ 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.




+ 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.




Preferred qualifications:



+ Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.



+ 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.



+ 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, and/or cross-business projects.






Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.


With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.



The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.


The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$337,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.


Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .







+ 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.





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