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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Source Client - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $207,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Programming Tools, File Systems, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Push Technology, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Mercurial, Natural Language Processing, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Git, Kotlin, Information Technology, Search Engines, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FB88993A79794857AC2EDBAD97738426/job/ ## About the Role Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go. * 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products. * 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. * Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. * Experience with operating system internals (Linux/macOS) and file system design. * Experience integrating agents and AI in their team's products or processes to help drive AI adoption in the Source Client team. * Expertise in C++ or Rust in a large-scale production environment. * Familiarity with version control systems (VCS) like Git, Mercurial, or jj beyond basic usage. * Track record of significant contributions to high-profile open-source projects. ## Description Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. 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: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) . Responsibilities * Design and implement core components for next-generation version control systems, including the open-source jj (Jujutsu) project, focusing on performance and scalability. * Partner with cross-functional product teams-such as those building code review platforms, code search, and AI-enabled developer tools-to deliver integrated workflows that unlock new frontiers in engineering productivity. * Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. * Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers. * Grow and sustain healthy open-source communities around source control tools like jj and Git, and collaborate with the broader industry. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [New AI-Centric SDLC: Rethinking Software Development with Knowledge Graphs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1417-new-ai-centric-sdlc-rethinking-software-development-with-knowledge-graphs) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [The Data Phoenix: The future of the Internet and the Open Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1116-the-data-phoenix-the-future-of-the-internet-and-the-open-web) ## Related Articles - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)