Staff Software Engineer, Advertiser Platform Data Analytics

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Google engineers develop the next‑generation technologies that scale to billions of users. You will work on projects across information retrieval, distributed computing, AI, and large‑scale systems, with opportunities to switch teams as Google grows.

We value leadership, collaboration in a matrixed organization, and the ability to deliver high‑quality software across the full stack. Google Ads and related products provide impactful, measurable outcomes for publishers and advertisers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

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

C++

Java

Python

Kotlin

Go

Testing

Software design

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

SQL

BI platforms

Relational databases

Job description

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.


• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.


• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.


• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.


• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications

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


• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.


• 3 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.


• Familiarity with SQL, business intelligence platforms, and relational database systems.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. 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’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast‑paced business grow and evolve. 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. Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.