Staff Software Developer, Google Cloud Enterprise Chat
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Google Cloud Enterprise Chat is seeking a Staff Software Developer in Waterloo, onsite, with 8 years of software development, 5 years launching products, and 5 years full stack work across back end (Java, Python, Golang, or C++) and front end (JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS), plus 3 years in design and architecture. Preferred candidates hold a master’s degree or PhD and have 8 years in data structures and algorithms, plus leadership in a matrixed, cross functional setting. The role centers on technical leadership for high impact projects, coaching distributed teams, and delivering large scale cloud solutions. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate end to end impact with metrics, showcase cross team collaboration and a clear alignment with Google Cloud’s scale and goals.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
- 5 years of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as Java, Python, Golang, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience including JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS or equivalent.
- 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.
About the job
Google's software developers 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 software developers 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 developer, 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 software developers 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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Canada: $216000 - $221000 (CAD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
- Influence and coach a distributed team of developers.
- Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.