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Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud

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Google

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor's degree, 8 years in software development with C, C++, Java, Go, or Python, 5 years in testing and launching products, and 3 years in design and leadership roles.
  • You will lead high-impact projects, coach engineers, align team goals, manage deadlines, and design, develop, and enhance software solutions.

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development in one or more of the following coding languages (C, C++, Java, Go, or Python) and with data structures/algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, and 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.
  • 3 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 working with large-scale distributed systems.
  • Ability to debug, optimize code, and to automate routine tasks.

Responsibilities

  • 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 the software solutions.

FAQs

What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Staff Software Engineer position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.

How much experience in software development is needed for this role?

A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development in one or more of the specified coding languages is required.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, a Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred, along with experience in technical leadership and working with large-scale distributed systems.

What coding languages should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in C, C++, Java, Go, or Python.

What kind of project experience is necessary for this position?

Candidates should have experience testing and launching software products, as well as software design and architecture.

Is technical leadership experience important for this position?

Yes, 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction is preferred.

What types of technologies will I be working with as a Staff Software Engineer?

You will work with next-generation technologies related to information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, and more.

Will there be opportunities to switch teams and projects?

Yes, you will have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business grows and evolves.

What are the main responsibilities of the Staff Software Engineer role?

Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, influencing a distributed team, managing project priorities and deadlines, and designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions.

Is Google committed to equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Google is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of various factors such as race, gender, and disability.

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Mission & Purpose

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