Google

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Drive, Frontend

Google$262K — $364K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 7 years of experience with front-end frameworks, full-stack development, or API development.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
  • Preferred: 7 years of experience with frontend development (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Python, C).
  • Preferred: 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Preferred: 3 years of experience in a complex, matrixed organization and GenAI development.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for new product features and user experiences on the Google Drive frontend.
  • Lead the design and architecture of user-facing features, setting technical standards and ensuring quality.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to encourage innovation and excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape product roadmap and translate user needs into solutions.
  • Guide engineering teams in developing innovative web and mobile features integrating GenAI capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • Access to professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
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X The application window will be open until at least September 11, 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.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 7 years of experience with front-end frameworks, full-stack development, or API development.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.

Preferred qualifications:
  • 7 years of experience with frontend development, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Python and or C .
  • 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.
  • Experience in GenAI development.


About the job

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Google Drive is the trusted cloud storage system for essential documents used by enterprise, education, and consumer users worldwide.

As a TL on the Drive Frontend team, you will be responsible for the technical direction and architecture of our web and mobile applications, ensuring they are highly scalable, reliable, and capable of delivering a seamless next-generation experience for our users.

In this role, you will guide talented engineering teams to drive the development of innovative web and mobile features, and lead the integration of GenAI capabilities into the Drive experience, transforming how users organize, create and consume their content.

AI will change the future of work in profound ways, and our products- Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Vids and Meet are at the forefront. From pre-computed summaries for email threads, summaries for meetings, and videos created from a document using lifelike AI avatars, our AI opportunity is huge. Our mission is to meaningfully connect people so they can create, build, and grow together and as part of the team you can build how productivity tools should work 5-10 years into the future. You will work with model builders (Google DeepMind), work with exceptional leaders, and have the ability to impact billions of users across the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for new product features and user experiences on the Google Drive frontend across web and mobile platforms.
  • Lead the design and architecture of user-facing features. Set technical standards, review feature designs, and ensure the high quality and rapid delivery of the team's product output.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of technical excellence and fast-paced innovation.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap and translate user needs into technical solutions.


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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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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