Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platforms

$237,000 - $337,000/Yr

Google - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Senior

Cambridge, MA

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About the position

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Google Cloud, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and implementation of the Cloud Learning Services (CLS) Engineering team. This position focuses on developing a scalable learning platform and building tools to enhance the learning experience for cloud learners globally. You will lead the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovative solutions that address complex challenges in the cloud technology space.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic impact and own outcomes for the vision, architecture, and implementation of the CLS Infrastructure and GenAI, ensuring scalability, reliability, and user-friendliness.
• Design intuitive systems and features to create more effective and efficient learning experiences for users of all skill levels leveraging GenAI.
• Work on ambiguous, open-ended technical challenges related to managing large ambiguous problems and distilling the path forward.
• Bring industry trends and technologies, and transform learning through the use of cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders understanding differing points of view.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 7 years of experience building and developing 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.
• 3 years of experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), and Content Management Systems (CMS) used in the academic or industry training space.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 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.
• 3 years of experience with LLMs, FineTuning, Prompt Engineering, and Model Evaluations.
• 3 years of experience with LTI and related SSO patterns.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs