Staff Software Developer, Cloud Assist Optimize

Google Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 197,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto seeks a Staff Software Developer to lead AI-driven cost optimization on Google Cloud. The role entails architecting scalable systems and influencing technical strategies across teams. A minimum of 8 years in software development, particularly in cloud environments, is required. Strong expertise in AI/ML and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field are essential. Competitive salary, bonus options, and equity are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Equity options

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience architecting, building, and shipping distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in applied AI and Machine Learning with production ML systems.
• Experience with one or more public cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical strategy and architecture for AI-powered optimization agents.
• Design foundational frameworks that enable fast deployment of AI agents.
• Lead cross-team design ensuring coherent and scalable technical direction.

Skills

Cloud computing

Software development

AI/ML experience

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Go

Java

C++

Job description

Staff Software Developer, Cloud Assist Optimize

Locations: Warsaw, Poland; Toronto, ON, Canada; +2 more; +1 more

Experience

Advanced

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Warsaw, Poland; Toronto, ON, Canada; Cambridge, MA, USA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience architecting, building, and shipping distributed systems, particularly in a cloud environment.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++).
• 2 years of experience in applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), shipping production ML systems and building prototypes with Large Language Models (LLMs).

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Experience influencing the technical roadmap and strategy for an entire product area or organization.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, and system design for high-throughput, low-latency services.
• Experience with one or more public cloud platforms.
• Experience in cost optimization, financial operations or building resource forecasting and recommendation systems.
• Knowledge of advanced AI techniques (e.g., Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Chain-of-Thought (CoT), ReAct, function calling, agentic frameworks) and their practical application in solving real-world problems.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

As a Staff Software Developer on the Google Cloud Assist Optimize team, you will be a principal technical leader, setting the long-term goals for how we empower developers and engineers to manage costs on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) through AI. You will move beyond project-level execution to architect foundational systems, address the most ambiguous and technical issues, and multiply the impact of the entire engineering organization. You will be instrumental in pioneering the future relationship between Platform Engineering and Financial Operations through AI, making Google Cloud the most cost-effective and intuitive platform for our customers.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Drive the overarching technical strategy and architecture for the entire suite of AI-powered optimization agents.
• Design and prototype foundational frameworks and systems that enable multiple engineering teams to build, test, and deploy AI agents rapidly and reliably.
• Lead cross-team design and architecture reviews for the most critical systems, ensuring our technical direction is coherent, scalable, and mitigates long-term risk.
• Partner with executive leadership to define a multi-year technical roadmap. Translate the needs of Developers, Platform Engineers, and Financial Operations partners into a clear, actionable technical strategy.
• Solve the most testing, cross-cutting technical problems that span multiple systems or teams, often with no clear owner.

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