Principal Backend Engineer, Billing

Google is hiring a Principal Backend Engineer, Billing to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Backend Engineer, Billing, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Competitive salary and meaningful equity How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment