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Staff Software Engineer, AlloyDB

Google

Sunnyvale, CA
Full Time
Senior
197k-291k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Google's 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 handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're 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. Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver critical semantic search capabilities within AlloyDB, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability for our customers.
  • Lead technical projects from inception to deployment in an innovative environment.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across different product areas and geographic locations, as well as directly with customers, to understand their needs and build the semantic search experiences.
  • Contribute to the goals and strategy for semantic search in AlloyDB.
  • Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration within the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  • 7 years of technical leadership experience, with a focus on delivering core system-level software (in databases, operating systems, or kernels).
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Excellent programming skills in C, C++, or Java.

Qualifications

  • Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; preferred qualifications include a Master's degree or PhD.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
  • Additional benefits are offered, details of which can be shared during the hiring process.

Working at Google

Google's culture emphasizes versatility, leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration. Engineers are encouraged to bring fresh ideas from all areas and to take on new problems across the full-stack to push technology forward.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 3, 2025
Salary197k-291k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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Website

google.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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