Senior Staff Software Engineer, Cloud SDK

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

20 days of vacation per year

Sick Time: 40 hours/year

Maternity Leave: 28-30 weeks

Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for the Cloud SDK team in Kirkland, WA. This role involves building the gcloud command-line interface and client libraries across multiple programming languages. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software development, technical leadership, and Cloud APIs.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. A collaborative environment and leadership opportunities are also provided, making this an excellent role for driven professionals.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience programming in Java, Go, Python, Node.js, Rust, C++, C#, Ruby or PHP.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working on developer tools.
• 5 years of experience building Software Development Kits (SDKs).
• 5 years of experience with Cloud APIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching technical direction across all Cloud SDK developer products.
• Partner closely with Cloud Leadership to align the developer surface with next-generation capabilities.
• Drive collaboration with over 150 partner teams across the Cloud organization.
• Engage with specialized client library teams to engineer tailored SDK infrastructures.
• Establish and enforce rigorous SDK and CLI design guidelines.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

Node.js

Rust

C++

C#

Ruby

PHP

Cloud APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Cloud SDK

As part of the Cloud SDK team, you will build the gcloud command-line interface (CLI) and client libraries across nine programming languages, serving as the programmatic front door to Google Cloud Platform APIs for all customers. You will leverage code generation, specialized thick clients, and collaborate with API producers to continuously integrate new platform capabilities, support emergent business requirements, and evolve the SDK to empower developers in the age of AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching technical direction across all Cloud SDK developer products, including client libraries and CLIs, while defining the core architectural foundation for SDKs to grow in the age of AI.
• Partner closely with Cloud Leadership to align the developer surface with next-generation GCP platform capabilities such as Agentic Identity and establish foundational API development standards across the organization.
• Drive collaboration with more than 150 partner teams across the Cloud organization to seamlessly integrate, scale, and support their API surfaces within the gcloud CLI and client libraries.
• Engage with specialized Veneer client library teams (e.g., Spanner, Google Cloud Storage) to engineer tailored SDK infrastructures that support distinct and complex domain-specific use cases.
• Establish and enforce rigorous SDK and CLI design guidelines to guarantee a unified developer experience (DX) that maximizes product quality and user satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in Java, Go, Python, Node.js, Rust, C++, C#, Ruby or PHP.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working on developer tools.
• 5 years of experience building Software Development Kits (SDKs).
• 5 years of experience with Cloud APIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and 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.
• Experience with Cloud Identity and AuthN/AuthZ.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.