Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google One

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the long-term engineering strategy, incorporating organizational business priorities and technological shifts.
• Own key technical decisions, guiding the team through design tradeoffs, safety considerations, and risk management.
• Identify system hotspots to improve technical health and remove widely-felt barriers to productivity.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure features are built consistently across different platforms.
• Coach the next generation of technical leaders through direct mentorship and scalable initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing or launching software products.
• Experience operating as a technical authority on systems and leading projects.
• Experience driving technical and process improvements across engineering organizations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 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, or cross-business projects.
• Experience leading technical strategy, scaling architecture, and anticipating obstacles in shifting environments.

Application Instructions

Apply directly on Google Careers at Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google One↗.

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Note: In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.