Full Time

Senior Staff Software Engineer and Technical Lead, GCS Semantic Search

Google
Seattle, WA
$220,000 - $330,000* / year (about $106–$159 an hour)

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What a Senior Staff Software Engineer and Technical Lead, GCS Semantic Search usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems, often with a focus on search functionality and semantic understanding. Senior Staff Software Engineers lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions. They collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define requirements and ensure technical feasibility. A significant portion of the work involves problem-solving, debugging, and optimizing existing codebases.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, experience with search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud), and strong software engineering principles are typically required.

Good fit for: Individuals with extensive software development experience, a passion for technical leadership, and a desire to tackle challenging problems in a collaborative environment often excel in this position.

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