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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Drive, Frontend

Google

Location

Boulder, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

$262,000 - $364,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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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