Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$207,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop and launch infrastructure solutions for systems that process exabytes of data. The role focuses on indexing, enrichment, data integrity, and data storage, including improving the platform’s scalability and simplicity. The engineer will lead critical solutions from design through launch, manage safe rollouts across a global customer base, and work with engineering, product, and customers to address pain points in SIEM products. The position calls for technical leadership, project prioritization, and delivery of work on schedule. Google software engineers build technologies and products that serve users at massive scale. Engineers may work on projects critical to Google’s needs and may have opportunities to move between teams and projects as business priorities evolve. Google Cloud provides enterprise-grade solutions and developer tools to organizations worldwide. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. 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 programming in C++.
5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Experience developing or launching products or technologies in databases, analytics, streaming analytics, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
Experience in enterprise security, specifically building SIEM products.
Experience building large-scale distributed systems that process data at scale.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of indexing, enrichment, and data integrity; design, lead, build, and launch critical solutions from the ground up.
Manage safe rollouts across the global customer base.
Lead engineering and product efforts to enhance core services that process exabytes of data, including reimagining data storage systems, indexing, and enrichment capabilities.
Identify and implement architecture improvements that make the platform simpler and more scalable.
Apply SIEM product expertise to understand customer pain points, propose solutions, build and deliver projects, and work with product teams and customers to incorporate feedback.
Manage project priorities for self and other engineers, meet deadlines and deliverables using technical expertise, and proactively communicate delays.