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Google • Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Core Data Infrastructure team. You'll leverage your expertise in C++ and SQL to design and develop large-scale software solutions. This role requires 8+ years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership.
You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with 8 years of experience programming in C++. Your background includes 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, and you have a solid understanding of software design and architecture. You are familiar with Flume or SQL, and you have experience with data structures and algorithms. In addition, you have spent at least 3 years in a technical leadership role, guiding project teams and setting technical direction. You thrive in complex, matrixed organizations and have experience working on cross-functional projects.
You are passionate about developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. You bring fresh ideas from various domains, including information retrieval, distributed computing, and large-scale system design. Your enthusiasm for tackling new problems and your versatility as an engineer make you a valuable asset to any team.
A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field would be a plus. Experience with large-scale distributed data processing is also highly desirable, as it aligns with the critical projects you will be working on at Google.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will take on high-impact projects that are crucial to Google’s needs. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions that handle massive amounts of data. Your role will involve providing technical leadership and influencing a distributed team of engineers, ensuring alignment on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
You will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, facilitating collaboration across teams. Your expertise will guide the technical direction of projects, and you will coach team members to foster their growth and development. You will also have opportunities to switch teams and projects as Google’s fast-paced business evolves, allowing you to continuously learn and adapt.
At Google, you will be part of a culture that values innovation and collaboration. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to projects that change how users connect and interact with information. Google offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, along with comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and professional growth. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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