Staff Backend Engineer

Google is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, 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 • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Annual learning and professional development budget 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 • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing