Staff Software Engineer: Lead Large-Scale Systems

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Google engineers develop the next-generation technologies that power billions of users’ interactions with information. This role focuses on leading high-impact projects, influencing distributed teams, and delivering scalable software solutions across the Google Ads ecosystem.

We value leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment. In-person interviews are common and compensation includes a substantial base with bonus and equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures/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.
• Experience working with advertising platforms.

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

Testing & launching

System design & architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Job description

Google engineers develop the next-generation technologies that power billions of users’ interactions with information. This role focuses on leading high-impact projects, influencing distributed teams, and delivering scalable software solutions across the Google Ads ecosystem.

We value leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment. In-person interviews are common and compensation includes a substantial base with bonus and equity