Staff Software Engineer, Persistent Disk

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$207,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Google's software engineers develop technologies that enable users to connect, explore, and interact with information. In this role, you will work on projects critical to Google's needs and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. On Google Cloud's Persistent Disk team, you will lead the technical strategy and execution for the next-generation Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) platform. You will take technical ownership from concept through production and build high-performance firmware, simulators, and software stacks from scratch for IP blocks. The role is part of the Technical Infrastructure team, which develops and maintains data centers and builds Google platforms. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated US compensation is $207,000–$300,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in software development.
5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

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.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
3 years of experience working in an 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.
Lead the technical strategy and execution for the next-generation IPU platform.
Take technical ownership from concept to production.
Build high-performance firmware, simulators, and software stacks from scratch for IP blocks.