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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Future of Git

Google

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/27/2026

Compensation

$262,000 - $365,000 per year

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Job description

The Senior Staff Software Engineer for the Future of Git at Google will lead the architectural evolution of Git-based workflows and infrastructure. This role is part of the Git Source team, which is focused on re-architecting Google's Software Development Life Cycle through the Future of Git initiative. The engineer will bridge Google's internal scale with industry-standard ecosystems while ensuring compliance with complex Cloud security governance. The position requires a strong technical leader to drive the integration of internal development ecosystems with external platforms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • Experience designing and implementing software system architectures.
  • Experience deploying and managing distributed systems on cloud platforms.
  • Experience in using Git for version control and code collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build and modernize developer tools, optimizing for reliability, latency, and developer productivity at scale.
  • Lead the architectural evolution of Git-based workflows and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless integration with modern development practices.
  • Drive the strategy and execution for integrating Google's internal development ecosystem with external platforms.
  • Partner with Product Management, User Experience, and other engineering leaders to define the long-term goal for the 'Future of Git' at Google.
  • Lead the migration of legacy developer tools version control systems, balancing risk reduction with the accelerated adoption of modern platforms.

Benefits

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

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