Staff Software Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Bengaluru, India, to develop next-generation technologies and contribute to massive-scale systems, particularly within Google Cloud. The role requires deep expertise, ownership of outcomes, and the ability to solve ambiguous problems while mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Leverage cloud technologies to build latest features for customers, engaging with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure teams.
Have thorough understanding of Cloud FileSystems, Networking, Google Cloud Platform, and enterprise ecosystems.
Make ambiguous problems tractable and help set the technical strategy for responsible areas.
Reduce chaos through automation and maintain rigorous defensive engineering standards for high availability.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) when working with external partners, important clients, or internal stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers through constructive design reviews, technical guidance, and active sponsorship.
Foster a generative engineering environment of psychological safety where differing architectural ideas are debated constructively.
Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++).
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.

Desired Qualifications

8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
5 years of experience testing and launching software products.

Benefits

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc.
GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement.
They have no impact on statutory payments.
Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

Skills

C++Google Cloud PlatformGCP

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