Senior Staff Software Engineer, Frontend

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 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. 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 Responsibilities Learn more about benefits at Google . 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. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .