Senior Staff AI Cloud Engineer - Lead at Scale

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a software engineer in San Francisco with a strong background in system design and architecture. The role offers opportunities to work on next-generation technologies across distributed computing, AI, data storage, and security, with the potential to switch teams as the company grows.

Applicants should bring leadership experience and a track record of delivering scalable software. In-person interviews are common in San Francisco, with preferred locations including Sunnyvale and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed 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.

Skills

Software development

System design

Architecture

Testing & launch

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD

Job description

Google is seeking a software engineer in San Francisco with a strong background in system design and architecture. The role offers opportunities to work on next-generation technologies across distributed computing, AI, data storage, and security, with the potential to switch teams as the company grows.

Applicants should bring leadership experience and a track record of delivering scalable software. In-person interviews are common in San Francisco, with preferred locations including Sunnyvale and