Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trusted Partner Cloud Observability
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X Applicants in Washington State: In accordance
with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive
benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based
employees. Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision,
life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company
match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a
rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of
employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable);
5 days/event (discretionary) Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability
Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays:
13 paid days per year Note: By applying to this position you will
have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from
the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA . Minimum
qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical
experience. 8 years of experience programming in C++. 5 years of
experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching
software products. 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. 5 years of
experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and
setting technical direction. 3 years of experience working in a
complex organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business
projects. 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. The US base
salary range for this full-time position is $262,000-$365,000 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. 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 large-scale software solutions.
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