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Senior Staff Software Engineer

Google

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/3/2026

Compensation

$262,000 - $365,000 per year

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Job description

The Senior Staff Software Engineer role at Google focuses on developing advanced mapping and navigation solutions for the automotive ecosystem. The Geo Auto team is dedicated to enhancing the driving experience through reliable and user-friendly products. Engineers in this role will work on large-scale data platforms and distributed storage systems, addressing complex challenges in real-time data processing. This position requires strong technical leadership and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive project priorities and deliverables.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of software development experience, including designing and building large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience programming in C++, Java, Go, or Python.
  • 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

  • Lead the technical goal, architectural design, and execution of large-scale data platforms.
  • Design highly reliable, privacy-compliant systems to process real-time sensor observations.
  • Establish technical consensus and build collaborative relationships across product and engineering teams.
  • Mentor other engineers and advocate for software engineering best practices.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.

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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