Staff Software Engineer, Internet Egress Traffic Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, US Until 10/5/2026 8+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

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.

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.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + 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.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in C++.
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems and networks.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.


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 working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

Additional Information

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
About this role

Summary

Lead and develop large-scale distributed systems for internet egress traffic at Google.

Job title

Staff Software Engineer, Internet Egress Traffic Engineering

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Sunnyvale, CA, USA, on-site preferred

Salary

$207k–$300k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++large-scale infrastructuredistributed systemssoftware designnetworking

Preferred skills

data structures and algorithmscross-functional collaboration

Specializations

distributed systemsnetworkinglarge-scale infrastructuresoftware designsecurity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City