Senior Staff Software Engineer, Safe Data Deletion
GoogleSenior Staff Software Engineer, Safe Data Deletion
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/1/2026
Compensation
$262,000 - $364,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer for Safe Data Deletion at Google will play a critical role in developing technologies that ensure the safe and compliant deletion of customer resources across Google Cloud Platform. This position requires a deep understanding of distributed batch and online processing, as well as expertise in Google infrastructure. The engineer will work on high-impact projects that influence the direction of the team and the organization. This role is essential for maintaining data safety and security in highly regulated industries.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience with Cloud APIs.
- 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 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 is preferred.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
- Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
- Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software 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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