Staff Software Engineer, Photos Create
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Google scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the job
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 Google Photos Create team aims to empower our users with simple tools to express themselves creatively, bringing joy to you and those around you. We partner to transform your moments into whatever you want, however you want, whenever you want. The team focuses on bringing Google’s cutting edge gen media technologies to Google Photos and delivering a delightful experience for Photos’ 1.5 billion users to create assets that are easily shareable and bring out the best in your content
Check out some of our recent launches that were featured in the Superbowl, Google I/O, and Made by Google: Create Tab (with I2V and Remix!), Conversational Editing, Video Remix, Face Touchups, and many more.
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 about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Move beyond high-level scoping to take personal ownership of complex, ambiguous problems, ensuring they are clarified and solved through technical leadership.
- Contribute to the codebase and system design, setting a high bar for technical excellence and scalable execution.
- Steer short and long-term investments to deliver at a rapid industry pace.
- Balance influence with taking initiative to prove out new Generative Media features and technology in our product.
- Work efficiently across teams and cross-functionally with PM and PgM.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development (e.g., Java, C++). with software design and architecture.
- 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
- 5 years of experience building large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
- 5 years of experience leading technical strategy.
- Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 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 launching ML-enabled product features to consumers.