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Staff Software Engineer, Borg Control Plane

Google

Sunnyvale, CA
Full Time
Senior
197k-291k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. The role involves working on critical projects within Google Cloud, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves. Engineers are expected to be versatile, display leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic about tackling new problems across the full-stack to push technology forward. The team is responsible for core Borg components such as Scheduler, Rescheduler, and Lumos (Simulation Infra), organized into Infrastructure and Products tracks. The organization prioritizes security, efficiency, and reliability across hardware and software, including Google Cloud's Vertex AI and hyperscale computing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software engineers to deliver the whole life-cycle of services to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
  • Own strategic outcomes for projects/programs by planning, communicating, designing, and directly contributing to them.
  • Partner with cross-functional peers to influence systems, processes and programs.
  • Provide technical and execution guidance to other engineers on the team.
  • Work with Product Areas to understand requirements, oversee mapping of requirements into engineering deliverables.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration and working across boundaries.
  • Experience working with Python, C++, or Go.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in designing large-scale, distributed systems.
  • Experience in software engineering and familiarity with C++.
  • Experience with agile project management.
  • Experience building infrastructure, simulation, emulation, and developer tools to increase developer productivity.

Qualifications

  • Educational background with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
  • Additional benefits include bonus, equity, and other benefits as outlined by Google.

Working at Google

Google values versatility, leadership, innovation, and a proactive approach to solving complex problems. The organization emphasizes security, efficiency, and reliability in its hardware and software development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and impact at a global scale.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary197k-291k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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