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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Spanner Technical Lead

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Spanner Technical Lead

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Full Stack Development

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algorithms

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postgresql

data-driven-decisions

innovation

networking

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Job Description

Google Cloud seeks a Senior Staff Software Engineer to serve as a Spanner Technical Lead. Responsibilities include leading a team in designing, developing, and deploying new Spanner features; providing technical guidance and code reviews; architecting scalable, reliable systems; troubleshooting complex issues; collaborating with cross-functional teams; and staying current with cloud database technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience, expertise in distributed systems and database technologies (e.g., Spanner, MySQL, PostgreSQL), and a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP). The role demands leadership, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to innovation.

Must have:

8+ years software development experience
Experience with data structures/algorithms
5+ years testing and launching software
3+ years software design and architecture
Lead engineering teams
Design scalable, reliable systems
Troubleshoot complex technical issues

Good to have:

Experience with distributed systems
Experience with database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP)

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with distributed systems concepts, data replication, consistency models, and fault tolerance.
Experience with database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform).

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers to design, develop, and deploy new Spanner features and enhancements. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to ensure high-quality software development.
Architect and design scalable, reliable systems that meet the needs of Spanner's growing customer base. Make data-driven decisions to optimize system performance.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions to address customer issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues effectively.
Stay abreast of the latest trends in cloud database technology and drive innovation within the Spanner team. Propose and implement new features that enhance Spanner's capabilities and differentiate it from competitors.

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