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Staff Software Engineer, Platforms

Exl

Sunnyvale, CA
Full Time
Senior
197k-291k
10 days 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. The ML, Systems, and Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world. We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on 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 software solutions.

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.
  • Experience with hardware and operating systems (e.g., Linux), and networking protocols.
  • Experience with Python, C or C++.

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.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience with testing, designing and influencing software launches.
  • Experience with C++, Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Center Networking and System Architecture.

Qualifications

  • Formal educational background includes a Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Experience in software development, testing, and launching products.
  • Technical expertise in software design, architecture, and relevant technologies.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
  • Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
  • Additional factors such as work location, skills, experience, and education influence individual pay.
  • Benefits details are available at Google.

Working at Exl

Google values versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling new problems across the full-stack. The organization emphasizes security, efficiency, and reliability in its hardware and software infrastructure, fostering an innovative environment that drives the future of hyperscale computing.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 10, 2025
Salary197k-291k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

About Exl

Website

google.com

Company Size

1-10 employees

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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