Staff Software Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Staff Software Engineer jobs in San Jose are in high demand, concentrated in North San Jose's tech corridor, Downtown, and the Santana Row and West San Jose clusters, across semiconductors, enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and AI platforms. Top employers hiring right now include Google, Zscaler, and Veeam Software. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerGoogle
Work type57% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Companies hiring27
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Staff Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet System Software, Platform Inputs
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Staff Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet System Software, Platform Inputs
San Jose, California
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI Telemetry and Developer Intelligence
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI Telemetry and Developer Intelligence
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Staff Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet System Software, Platform Inputs
Google·San Jose, California
Job functions:
$207k - $300k/yr
Doctoral degree in Computer Science
10,000+ employees
Job Description
In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.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.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 8 years of experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, or Python).
- 5 years of experience with Linux Kernel, Operating Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Optimization, Performance Tuning, and C++ or C coding.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with software development in C/C++, and with data structures and algorithms.
- 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, inputs, or hardware architecture.
- 5 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
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.Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.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
- Architect, deliver of premium, desktop-class input experiences across Google’s unified Android and ChromeOS computing ecosystems.
- Own end-to-end technical roadmap across the multi-layered input stack spanning physical hardware matrices, firmware protocols (HID, HID++, USI 2.0 styluses, SPI/I2C touch controllers), Linux, Android Generic Kernel Image (GKI) kernel-drivers, native C++ input processing pipelines, Java framework services.
- Design, scale foundational OS capabilities including public, system APIs for third-party peripheral, mouse button customization, next-generation keyboard standards featuring dedicated AI hardware triggers (Super G, quick insert-keys), cross-form-factor haptics for trackpads and styluses, heatmap-driven palm rejection algorithms, low-latency hardware-to-OS wake signaling.
- Be the primary technical conduit across system UI, input experience hardware engineering, and global Tier-1 OEM for platform bring-up.
- Advocate next-generation hardware-in-the-loop test automation, input latency telemetry, drive operational excellence across release bug triaging and code-ownership to deliver Google devices.
Google
Staff Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet System Software, Platform Inputs
San Jose, California
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$207k - $300k/yr
Doctoral degree in Computer Science
Job Description
In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.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.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 8 years of experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, or Python).
- 5 years of experience with Linux Kernel, Operating Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Optimization, Performance Tuning, and C++ or C coding.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with software development in C/C++, and with data structures and algorithms.
- 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, inputs, or hardware architecture.
- 5 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
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.Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.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
- Architect, deliver of premium, desktop-class input experiences across Google’s unified Android and ChromeOS computing ecosystems.
- Own end-to-end technical roadmap across the multi-layered input stack spanning physical hardware matrices, firmware protocols (HID, HID++, USI 2.0 styluses, SPI/I2C touch controllers), Linux, Android Generic Kernel Image (GKI) kernel-drivers, native C++ input processing pipelines, Java framework services.
- Design, scale foundational OS capabilities including public, system APIs for third-party peripheral, mouse button customization, next-generation keyboard standards featuring dedicated AI hardware triggers (Super G, quick insert-keys), cross-form-factor haptics for trackpads and styluses, heatmap-driven palm rejection algorithms, low-latency hardware-to-OS wake signaling.
- Be the primary technical conduit across system UI, input experience hardware engineering, and global Tier-1 OEM for platform bring-up.
- Advocate next-generation hardware-in-the-loop test automation, input latency telemetry, drive operational excellence across release bug triaging and code-ownership to deliver Google devices.
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Staff Software Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a staff software engineer job in San Jose?
Focus your search on San Jose's highest-hiring sectors: semiconductor design, enterprise SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and AI hardware and software. The North San Jose tech corridor and Downtown draw the largest concentration of openings. Candidates who strengthen system design skills, contribute to open-source projects, and build connections at local meetups and tech events consistently stand out in this market.
Which companies hire staff software engineers in San Jose?
San Jose staff software engineer roles are posted by Google, Zscaler, and Veeam Software and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's employer base skews heavily toward semiconductor firms, established enterprise tech companies, and fast-growing cloud and AI startups concentrated in the North San Jose and Downtown corridors.
Are there remote staff software engineer jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends on the specialty, since roles tied to hardware, on-site infrastructure, or lab environments tend to require in-person work while backend, cloud, and platform engineering positions are frequently remote-eligible. About 67% of staff software engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Cloud and enterprise SaaS employers in the area tend to offer the most flexible arrangements.
How can I get a staff software engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is targeting associate or mid-level software engineer roles at San Jose's mid-size SaaS and cloud companies, which tend to invest more in developing engineers than larger semiconductor or hardware firms. Internships at local tech companies, contributions to open-source projects used by San Jose employers, and completing a reputable bootcamp with local hiring partnerships can open doors to that first role here.
Which industries hire the most staff software engineers in San Jose?
The sectors hiring the most staff software engineers in San Jose are Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's role as the heart of Silicon Valley means semiconductor, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure companies are especially concentrated here, driving consistent and high-volume demand for senior engineering talent.
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