Google

Principal Software Engineer, Age

Google$307K — $428K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 15 years of software engineering experience.
  • 8 years of experience leading teams.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
  • Experience with global, age-related regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical analysis and enhancement of systems across product and infrastructure teams.
  • Partner with leaders to build consensus on age-verification and compliance roadmaps.
  • Integrate age signals and verification frameworks into current product architectures.
  • Drive age strategy projects by collaborating with cross-functional leaders and engineering directors.

Benefits

  • Access to Google's generous benefits package.
  • Flexible working locations in Boulder, New York, or San Jose.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
  • Participation in high-visibility projects impacting product standards and safety.
Full Job Description
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X The application window will be open until at least July 21, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Jose, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of software engineering experience.
  • 8 years of experiece leading teams.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Experience with global, age-related regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience leading highly complex, cross-functional engineering projects and managing distributed teams (direct and indirect) across large organizations.
  • Strong background in AI/ML, specifically in developing, deploying, and scaling classifiers.
  • A track record of driving clarity around goals, outcomes, and timelines across multiple departments while advocating for a culture of engineering excellence and mentorship.


About the job

As the Principal Software Engineer for Age, you will drive technical excellence across critical systems to ensure Google products meet global, age-related regulatory requirements.

You will help design a multi-year engineering roadmap that balances short- and long-term investments, ensuring Google remains well-positioned to serve users of all ages. This role requires navigating a surge in high-priority mandates, which includes architecting cross-domain minor protections, managing device-to-cloud boundaries, and automating technical compliance amid accelerating global regulations.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $307000 - $428000 (USD) 30% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical analysis and extension of systems across various product and infrastructure teams. Identify opportunities for tighter integration and establish clear, "well-lit paths" for age-related compliance.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders across the organization to build consensus on age-verification and signal-sharing roadmaps.
  • Work closely with partner teams across Google to ensure seamless integration of age signals and verification frameworks into existing product architectures.
  • Drive high-priority age strategy projects by collaborating with engineering directors, cross-functional leaders, and principal technical stakeholders.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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