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Senior Staff Software Engineer Java Jobs in California

Java Software Engineer, Sr.

Burbank, CA

$133K - $176K/yr

Position Overview The Sr. Software Engineer - Java expert, who will help to build our next generation of client-server and web-based products and services while working closely with other talented ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, you'll work directly with our CTO to support and build the technical evolution of our AI-first platform, optimize existing infrastructure, and pioneer new systems ...

Sr Staff Software Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$179K - $240K/yr

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer, you will architect and build systems that automate every aspect of testing and launching rockets. You'll design the tools to collect and analyze high-speed, high ...

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What is the difference between Senior Staff Software Engineer Java vs Lead Software Engineer Java?

AspectSenior Staff Software Engineer JavaLead Software Engineer Java
ResponsibilitiesArchitecting solutions, mentoring, strategic technical decisionsLeading project teams, coordinating development efforts, ensuring delivery
ExperienceTypically 8+ years, deep technical expertiseTypically 6+ years, leadership in projects
FocusTechnical excellence, system design, long-term visionTeam management, project execution, stakeholder communication
Work EnvironmentCross-team collaboration, high-level architectureTeam leadership, project planning

While both roles require strong Java expertise and extensive experience, Senior Staff Software Engineers focus on strategic technical architecture and mentorship, whereas Lead Software Engineers emphasize project leadership and team coordination. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more technical or managerial role within Java development teams.

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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads, Quality, Backend

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads, Quality, Backend

Google

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 209 rated software companies


Job description

Job Summary:
Google is a leading technology company that develops next-generation technologies for billions of users. The Senior Staff Software Engineer will lead high-impact projects, manage priorities, and enhance software solutions within the Local Search Ads team.
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:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 7 years of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as Java, Python, GO, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience including JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
Company:
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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