Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead for Infrastructure to drive the architectural direction of core services such as Customer, Domain, OrgUnit, and Device Management, powering Google Cloud, Workspace, Android Enterprise, and Chrome Enterprise.

This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, Java, and infrastructure design, with a track record of leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable solutions in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 8 years of Java programming experience.
• 5 years testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years building large-scale infrastructure or equivalent compute/storage expertise.
• 3 years in software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of foundational services for Cloud Directory.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with PM, UX, Workspace, GCP, Android Enterprise, and Chrome Enterprise.
• Navigate ambiguity and drive goals for large-scale initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and set rigorous engineering standards for system health.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Infrastructure design

Software architecture

Testing & release

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Infrastructure

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in Java.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the architecture, design, and operation of large-scale distributed systems.
• Extensive experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to synthesize complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Extensive experience leading the architectural evolution and seamless migration of mission-critical legacy systems at scale.
• Proven track record of supporting and delivering high-impact, cross-organizational technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated capacity to navigate and resolve extreme ambiguity within highly complex and evolving problem spaces.

About the job

This team operates as the core infrastructure engine for Google's enterprise business, owning essential services including Customer, Domain, OrgUnit, and Device Management. These foundational identity and organizational structures serve as the backbone for major platforms like Google Cloud platform (GCP), Workspace, Android Enterprise, and Chrome Enterprise — meaning the team's work has ripple effects across Google's entire enterprise ecosystem.

The team's core mission is delivering reliable, scalable, and user-friendly services for customer lifecycle and organization management, ensuring global enterprises can operate securely at Google's scale. They provide the critical bedrock supporting both Workspace and Cloud services.
With AI's rapid growth, enterprises now face new demands around account management and organizational governance. In response, the team is partnering with GCP and other product areas on high-impact initiatives such as: GCP fast onboarding — streamlining enterprise account setup and unified device API — consolidating device management capabilities.
In this role, you will be building the foundational platforms that power Google's enterprise business and shape the future of work in the AI era — high-leverage work with organization-wide impact.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

This team operates as the core infrastructure engine for Google's enterprise business, owning essential services including Customer, Domain, OrgUnit, and Device Management. These foundational identity and organizational structures serve as the backbone for major platforms like Google Cloud platform (GCP), Workspace, Android Enterprise, and Chrome Enterprise — meaning the team's work has ripple effects across Google's entire enterprise ecosystem.

The team's core mission is delivering reliable, scalable, and user-friendly services for customer lifecycle and organization management, ensuring global enterprises can operate securely at Google's scale. They provide the critical bedrock supporting both Workspace and Cloud services.
With AI's rapid growth, enterprises now face new demands around account management and organizational governance. In response, the team is partnering with GCP and other product areas on high-impact initiatives such as: GCP fast onboarding — streamlining enterprise account setup and unified device API — consolidating device management capabilities.
In this role, you will be building the foundational platforms that power Google's enterprise business and shape the future of work in the AI era — high-leverage work with organization-wide impact.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Lead the technical strategy, architectural design, and implementation of next-generation foundational services for Cloud Directory.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and collaborate with PM, UX leadership, and stakeholders across Workspace, GCP, Android Enterprise, and Chrome Enterprise to shape the product roadmap and deliver end-to-end solutions for customer lifecycle management and organization governance.
• Navigate extreme ambiguity and drive the technical goals for complex, large-scale initiatives.
• Act as a technical multiplier across the organization, setting rigorous engineering standards, driving best practices for system health, and mentoring mid-level and executive engineers.

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