Senior Staff Software Engineer, Geo
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Geo
262,000–365,000 / Year
Location
Seattle, WA, USA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
info_outline XIn 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 (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of software development experience, including designing and building large-scale distributed systems, big data platforms, or high-throughput data processing systems. Experience programming in C++, Java, Go, or Python. 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, matrixed 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. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The Geo Auto team is focused on delivering Google's best mapping and navigation solutions to the automotive ecosystem, improving the driving experience for billions worldwide! The auto industry is rapidly changing with electrification, assisted driving, connected software, and rising user expectations. With our expertise in making reliable, easy to use products, Google Maps and Geo Auto have an important role to play in this transition!The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives. The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $262000 - $365000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities Lead the technical goal, architectural design, and execution of large-scale data platforms, high-throughput streaming pipelines, and distributed storage systems that process advanced map attributes. Design highly reliable, privacy-compliant systems to ingest and process real-time sensor observations at global scale to continuously update Google Maps. Establish technical consensus and build strong collaborative relationships across product, engineering, and external automotive partners to deliver roadmap priorities. Mentor other engineers, advocate software engineering best practices, and cultivate a high-performance technical culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical goal, architectural design, and execution of large-scale data platforms and distributed storage systems.
- Design highly reliable, privacy-compliant systems to ingest and process real-time sensor observations at global scale.
- Establish technical consensus and build collaborative relationships across product, engineering, and external partners.
- Mentor other engineers and advocate for software engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- a related technical field
- or equivalent practical experience
Skills Required
C++JavaGoPythonDistributed systemsBig data platformsHigh-throughput data processingLeadershipCollaborationMentoringData structures and algorithmsTechnical leadershipCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 20 days of vacation per year
- 40 hours sick time per year
- 28-30 weeks maternity leave
- 18 weeks baby bonding leave
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 25% bonus target
- Equity
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