Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Compute
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical
experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 5 years
of experience testing, and launching software products. 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. 8 years of experience with
data structures and algorithms. 3 years of experience in a
technical leadership role leading project teams and setting
technical direction. 3 years of experience working in an
organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business
projects. About the job 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. With your
technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines,
and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain,
and enhance software solutions. Google Cloud accelerates every
organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and
industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage
Google’s cutting-edge 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. The US base
salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 bonus
equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level,
and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by
work location and additional factors, including job-related skills,
experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can
share more about the specific salary range for your preferred
location during the hiring process. Please note that the
compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base
salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn
more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Provide technical
leadership on high-impact projects. Influence and coach a
distributed team of engineers. Facilitate alignment and clarity
across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Manage project
priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Design, develop, test,
deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
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