Staff Software Engineer: Lead Large-Scale Systems

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to help design and build next-generation systems at scale. You will join Labs, contribute across full-stack, and drive impact on large-scale projects with opportunities to switch teams as the company grows.

The role requires strong coding skills in C++, Java, or Python, a track record of shipping software, and the ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teams. In-person interviews are typically required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java or Python.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

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 programming

Software testing

Software design and architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or CS

Job description

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to help design and build next-generation systems at scale. You will join Labs, contribute across full-stack, and drive impact on large-scale projects with opportunities to switch teams as the company grows.

The role requires strong coding skills in C++, Java, or Python, a track record of shipping software, and the ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teams. In-person interviews are typically required.