Senior Staff Software Engineer, Drive, Frontend
GoogleSenior Staff Software Engineer, Drive, Frontend
GoogleLocation
Boulder, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/29/2026
Compensation
$262,000 - $364,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer for Drive, Frontend at Google will lead the technical direction and architecture of web and mobile applications for Google Drive. This role involves guiding engineering teams to develop innovative features and integrating GenAI capabilities into the Drive experience. The engineer will work on critical projects that impact billions of users, ensuring high scalability and reliability. The position requires collaboration with product managers and UX designers to translate user needs into technical solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 7 years of experience with front-end frameworks, full-stack development, or API development.
- 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
- 7 years of experience with frontend development, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Python, and/or C++.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for new product features and user experiences on the Google Drive frontend across web and mobile platforms.
- Lead the design and architecture of user-facing features.
- Set technical standards, review feature designs, and ensure the high quality and rapid delivery of the team's product output.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of technical excellence and fast-paced innovation.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap and translate user needs into technical 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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