Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud AI
GoogleSenior Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud AI
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$262,000 - $365,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer for Google Cloud AI will play a critical role in developing next-generation technologies that enhance how users interact with information. This position requires deep expertise in software development and architecture, as well as the ability to influence and lead a distributed team of engineers. The role involves managing project priorities and deliverables while working on high-impact projects that drive Google's business forward. The engineer will also have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.
- 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
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.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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