Senior Staff Software Engineer, Core

Google•San Jose, CA

1d•$262,000 - $364,000

About The Position

Google software engineers develop technologies that help billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. The role involves working on projects critical to Google’s needs, with opportunities to move between teams and projects as the business evolves. Engineers are expected to be versatile, demonstrate leadership, and take on problems across the full stack. The engineer will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products, including underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. It builds central solutions, removes technical barriers, strengthens existing systems, and helps shape important technical decisions across Google. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The US salary range is $262,000–$364,000, plus a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in software development.
5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing and launching software products.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.