Staff Software Engineer — TPU ML Supercomputer

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

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their TPU Machine Learning Supercomputer team in Sunnyvale, California, who will design and develop features to enhance scalability and reliability across distributed systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and leadership, particularly in developing backend software for high-performance computing and machine learning applications.

We require at least a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred candidates holding a Master’s or PhD. The role offers a comprehensive base salary range of $207,000 to $300,000, alongside bonuses and equity, reflecting Google’s commitment to rewarding talent.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with software development in C++ or Go.
• 5 years of experience with large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and debug critical system software.
• Lead high-impact projects and steer successful delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers.

Skills

C++ or Go

Large-scale infrastructure

Software design and architecture

Distributed systems

Data structures and algorithms

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Google Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their TPU Machine Learning Supercomputer team in Sunnyvale, California, who will design and develop features to enhance scalability and reliability across distributed systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and leadership, particularly in developing backend software for high-performance computing and machine learning applications.

We require at least a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred candidates holding a Master’s or PhD. The role offers a comprehensive base salary range of $207,000 to $300,000, alongside bonuses and equity, reflecting Google’s commitment to rewarding talent.