Staff Software Engineer, AlloyDB, Database Internals

Grapevine Round1 AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Grapevine Round1 AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their AlloyDB team in Bengaluru, India. This critical role focuses on the design and implementation of high-performance database internals and query engines.

The ideal candidate will lead architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems, conduct code reviews, and resolve complex system issues. A strong background in programming and software architecture is essential.

The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a critical enterprise-grade transactional database product within the Google Cloud ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years experience testing and launching software products.
• 3 years experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems.
• Conduct code reviews and resolve complex system issues.
• Design and implement high-performance database internals and query engines.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Kotlin

Go

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

# Staff Software Engineer, AlloyDB, Database InternalsGoogleBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaPosted 18 Jun 2026Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their AlloyDB team in Bengaluru, focusing on the design and implementation of high-performance database internals and query engines. The role involves leading architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems, conducting code reviews, and resolving complex system issues. Candidates must possess significant experience in programming and software architecture. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical enterprise-grade transactional database product within the Google Cloud ecosystem.Matched by TALApply to this role now. Install TAL for a 24/7 AI agent that keeps finding roles personalised for you.Apply nowInstall TALExperience8+ yearsFunctionEngineeringWork modeOnsite, IndiaCompanyTier 1## What you will work onGoogle is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their AlloyDB team in Bengaluru, focusing on the design and implementation of high-performance database internals and query engines. The role involves leading architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems, conducting code reviews, and resolving complex system issues. Candidates must possess significant experience in programming and software architecture. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical enterprise-grade transactional database product within the Google Cloud ecosystem.## TAL's takeQuality 95/1005/5 clarityTier 1 companyTop-tier global company offering a highly specialized Staff-level role in database internals with significant architectural ownership.The JD clearly defines the specific product (AlloyDB), the technical domain (database internals/query engines), and the expected leadership responsibilities.## Salaries at Google33.5 LPA averageBased on 1,006 Grapevine salary entries for Google.View all salariesEngineering0 - 2 years | L116 LPA averageRange: 2 - 30 LPAEngineering2 - 4 years | L424 LPA averageRange: 0 - 100 LPAEngineering4 - 6 years | L428 LPA averageRange: 0 - 90 LPAEngineering6 - 8 years | L444 LPA averageRange: 10 - 69 LPA## Must haves* 8 years experience in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go* 5 years experience testing and launching software products* 3 years experience with software design and architecture## Tools and skillsc++javapythonkotlingoNice to have: c, postgresql, mysql, rdbms internals.## About the companyGoogle is a Tier 1 global technology company.