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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Cloud SDK

Google · Kirkland, WA, USA

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

As a part of the Cloud SDK team, you will build the gcloud Command-line Interface (CLI) and client libraries across 9 languages, serving as the programmatic front door to 150+ Google Cloud Platform (GCP) APIs for virtually every major customer. You will leverage code generation alongside specialized thick clients to deliver these tools at a massive scale. You will partner closely with API producers and OnePlatform infrastructure, continuously integrate new platform capabilities. Your core challenges involve supporting emerging business requirements and evolving the Software Development Kit (SDK) to empower developers in the age of AI. Come help us build the next-generation of the Cloud SDK!.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $262000 - $365000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in Java, Go, Python, Node.js, Rust, C++, C#, Ruby or PHP.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience working on developer tools.
  • 5 years of experience building Software Development Kits (SDKs).
  • 5 years of experience with Cloud APIs.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience with Cloud Identity and AuthN/AuthZ.

Software pay context

Based on 7,918 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $158K/year, with most offers between $124K and $200K (10th–90th percentile: $102K–$235K).

This posting lists $262K–$365K, above the $158K market median.

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