The Staff Software Engineer, NetSoft role at Google involves leading the technical direction for a team focused on transforming network infrastructure through software solutions. The position requires expertise in software development, particularly in large-scale systems and computational modeling. Engineers in this role will work on critical projects that enhance Google's capabilities in AI/ML and cloud services. This position offers opportunities for collaboration across teams and the chance to influence the future of Google's network architecture.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience in software development with a focus on integer programming, linear programming, or constraint programming.

• Lead technical direction for the team by designing and architecting highly available, reliable, and scalable customer-facing systems.
• Drive software design and implementations while adhering to software best practices and architectural considerations.
• Collaborate across teams effectively, driving requirements and converting outcomes into simplified solutions.
• Analyze AI/ML applications and performance monitoring to identify key problem areas.
• Drive projects to improve development velocity, engineering excellence, and product excellence.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.