Staff Software Engineer, Google One

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in software development.
  
• 5 years of experience with full-stack development, including experience with prototyping, and programming in Java or Kotlin.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

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.
• 3 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.
• Experience building and developing scaled full stack web, backend, and mobile applications.

About the job

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.

In this role, you will lead 0-1 style execution for growing subscribers for the Google One AI plans. Operating in a dynamic, high-velocity environment, you will partner directly with product, design, and engineering leadership to rapidly prototype concepts and translate them into measurable business impact. You will navigate ambiguity, bringing technical clarity to complex problems, and exerting influence across backend, mobile, and web platforms.

Google One (G1) is Google's membership for personal cloud storage and Google's cutting-edge AI features. G1 is one of Google's fastest growing subscriptions, with over 150 million subscribers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact team, shaping the future of our subscriber experiences, premium features and business growth initiatives.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + 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.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + 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. Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.
  
• Drive the near-term and long-term goals for attached teams. Work in a dynamic 0-1 environment.
  
• Partner and collaborate with engineering teams, product management, and UX designers to rapidly prototype ideas and influence the roadmap to ensure the timely development of high-impact business solutions.
  
• Collaborate, provide mentorship, and develop other team members. Help define the long-term technical roadmap, bring clarity to ambiguity, and explore reusable and scalable implementation solutions. Proactively spot new opportunities and future needs.
  
• Participate in and lead design discussions across backend, mobile, and web platf