Staff Software Developer, Google Cloud Enterprise Chat
Waterloo, ON, Canada Until 10/7/2026 8+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
This posting is for an existing vacancy.About this role
Summary
Lead and develop large-scale cloud software solutions, providing technical leadership.
Job title
Staff Software Developer, Google Cloud Enterprise Chat
Experience level
8+ years
Minimum experience
8+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Waterloo, ON, Canada; remote work not specified
Salary
C$216k–C$221k
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
JavaPythonGolangC++JavaScriptTypeScriptHTMLCSS
Preferred skills
data structures and algorithmstechnical leadershipcross-functional project experience
Specializations
full stackdistributed computinglarge-scale system designnatural language processingsecurity
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Waterloo, ON, Canada
Work arrangement unknown City
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