Senior Staff Software Engineer, Spanner Technical Lead

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 organizations ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Googles 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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