Staff Software Engineer

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. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Leverage cloud technologies for which you can build latest features for customers. Engage with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure teams. Have thorough understanding of Cloud FileSystems, Networking, (Google) Cloud Platform, enterprise ecosystems, etc. Make ambiguous problems tractable and help set the technical strategy for their responsible areas. Reduce chaos through automation, maintain rigorous defensive engineering standards for high availability. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) when working with external partners, important clients, or internal stakeholders. Mentor junior engineers through constructive design reviews, technical guidance, and active sponsorship. Foster a generative engineering environment of psychological safety, where differing architectural ideas are debated constructively. Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++) 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. Preferred qualifications: 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.