Senior Staff Software Engineer, Looker SQL Compilers

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead projects and provide technical guidance within the Looker BI Modeling domain. The role involves significant responsibilities in software design and architecture, as well as collaboration across teams to innovate solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software development, particularly with SQL compilers and experience in leadership roles, contributing to the strategic direction of the Looker product line.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with SQL compilers and query processing engines.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Design, develop, test, and enhance large-scale software solutions.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Skills

Software development

Data structures

Algorithms

Technical leadership

SQL compilers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Looker SQL Compilers

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
• Experience with SQL compilers or the inner workings of query processing engines, specifically those operating at scale.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 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 SQL compilers or the inner workings of query processing engines, specifically those operating at scale.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

This role is an overall Team Lead for Looker BI Modeling, a strategic focus for the Looker product. Looker has challenging problems to solve in this space including defining the next generation of modeling which can be consumed outside of the product, defining and delivering an effort to make Looker talk like a model-aware database endpoints (Open SQL), delivering incremental modeling capabilities, and investing in the right set of technical re-architecture opportunities to power this space for the next 3-5 years. This is a chance to make a significant impact to a large business GCP product as well as more strategic impact on direction and roadmap.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000-$349,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

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.

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