Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure role at Google involves developing next-generation technologies that enhance how users connect and interact with information. The position focuses on designing and developing software systems for automating the deployment and operation of Google Cloud's physical and overlay networks. Engineers in this role will work with cutting-edge data center and cloud networking technologies, contributing to large-scale Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms. The team values versatility, leadership, and a proactive approach to solving complex problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in C++.
- 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
- 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Architect and design resilient, high-performance distributed systems and backend services.
- Develop and optimize production-grade code primarily in Go/C++ for Kubernetes components.
- Build and evolve software-defined networking and data center connectivity layers.
- Drive system reliability and performance tuning across large-scale distributed deployments.
- Mentor engineers and lead technical strategy while collaborating with cross-functional partners.
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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