Staff Software Engineer, Query Processing Tech
Company: Google
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent practical
experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 7 years
of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure,
distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute
technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. 5 years of
experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching
software products. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD
in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8
years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 5 years of
experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and
setting technical direction. 3 years of experience working in a
complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or
cross-business projects. About the job Googles software engineers
develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions
of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one
another. Our products need to manage information at a massive
scale, and extend well beyond web search. Were looking for
engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including
information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system
design, networking and data storage, security, artificial
intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile;
the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer,
you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with
opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our
fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be
versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take
on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push
technology forward. With your technical expertise you will manage
project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design,
develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally
transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade
solutions that leverage Google’s technology, and tools that help
developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200
countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted
partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business
problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$207,000-$300,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Provide technical leadership on high-impact
projects. Mentor and coach a distributed team of engineers. Drive
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.
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