The Staff Software Engineer for Google Ads will lead a team of engineers in developing full-stack solutions that enhance the Ad Manager platform. This role focuses on integrating advanced AI capabilities into workflows that impact billions of users. The engineer will collaborate closely with product management and UX teams to align engineering efforts with business goals. This position requires a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development across various technologies.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience building web, mobile, or desktop applications in languages like Dart, C#, JavaScript, Kotlin, Ruby, Go, Swift, and Objective-C.

• Manage and coach a team of 6–10 software engineers across levels.
• Lead full-stack system design from databases to agentic workflows.
• Review designs and code, advocating for sustainable patterns that reduce technical debt.
• Partner closely with Product Management and UX to translate business goals into well-scoped, prioritized engineering roadmaps.
• Balance rapid feature delivery with platform reliability while empowering the team to leverage generative AI and agentic capabilities.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.