Senior Staff Backend Architect - Scalable AI Cloud

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

Job summary

Google is hiring a software engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to shape next-generation backend systems that power tens of billions of users. You will design and implement multi-tenant cloud architectures, build scalable data services, and guide teams across Gemini Cloud Assist, App Platform, and related components.

The role demands deep experience in C++, distributed systems, and large-scale storage. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential; in-person interviews are common in the

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years in design and architecture; testing/launching software products.
• Experience with distributed computing, big data analytics, cloud computing, multi-tenant cloud, or AI.

Responsibilities

• Define the roadmaps enabling Agentic Applications in Cloud.
• Develop an Intelligent Query layer across multiple data sets and systems.
• Own design, architecture, implementation strategies, and code quality.
• Drive cross-organizational collaboration for data ingestion and serving layers.
• Lead complex roadmaps with senior engineers for high-scale storage solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Design & architecture

Distributed computing

Big data analytics

Cloud computing

AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is hiring a software engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to shape next-generation backend systems that power tens of billions of users. You will design and implement multi-tenant cloud architectures, build scalable data services, and guide teams across Gemini Cloud Assist, App Platform, and related components.

The role demands deep experience in C++, distributed systems, and large-scale storage. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential; in-person interviews are common in the