Staff Software Engineer — AI-Driven Large-Scale Systems

Google; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. We are looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas across full-stack areas, including AI, NLP, distributed computing, and large-scale system design.

You will work on a project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams as you and our fast-paced business grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

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.

Skills

8 years programming experience in C++,

8 years programming experience in Java

8 years programming experience in Go

5 years testing and launching software

3 years software design and архитектur

Experience integrating AI/LLM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. We are looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas across full-stack areas, including AI, NLP, distributed computing, and large-scale system design.

You will work on a project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams as you and our fast-paced business grow.