Principal Software Engineer, Age

The application window will be open until at least July 21, 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; San Jose, CA, USA. Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of software engineering experience. 8 years of experience leading teams. Preferred qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Experience with global, age-related regulatory frameworks. Experience leading highly complex, cross-functional engineering projects and managing distributed teams (direct and indirect) across large organizations. Strong background in AI/ML, specifically in developing, deploying, and scaling classifiers. A track record of driving clarity around goals, outcomes, and timelines across multiple departments while advocating for a culture of engineering excellence and mentorship. About The Job As the Principal Software Engineer for Age, you will drive technical excellence across critical systems to ensure Google products meet global, age-related regulatory requirements. You will help design a multi-year engineering roadmap that balances short- and long-term investments, ensuring Google remains well-positioned to serve users of all ages. This role requires navigating a surge in high-priority mandates, which includes architecting cross-domain minor protections, managing device-to-cloud boundaries, and automating technical compliance amid accelerating global regulations. 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: $307,000 - $428,000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits. Responsibilities Lead the technical analysis and extension of systems across various product and infrastructure teams. Identify opportunities for tighter integration and establish clear, “well-lit paths” for age-related compliance. Partner with cross-functional leaders across the organization to build consensus on age-verification and signal-sharing roadmaps. Work closely with partner teams across Google to ensure seamless integration of age signals and verification frameworks into existing product architectures. Drive high-priority age strategy projects by collaborating with engineering directors, cross-functional leaders, and principal technical stakeholders. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google