Senior Staff Software Engineer Technical Lead, Operations Engineering

1 Month ago • 8-8 Years • Operations • $248,000 PA - $349,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Staff Software Engineer Technical Lead role within Google Cloud's Operations Engineering team focuses on defining and executing deployment and operations scaling strategies for Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped solutions. Responsibilities include designing lifecycle features and tooling, developing a strategic technical roadmap, fostering partnerships with sub-teams, leading and mentoring an engineering team, and serving as a primary engineering point of contact for key customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, infrastructure, distributed systems, and software product launches, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves working with Kubernetes, Anthos, and other container orchestration technologies, and requires a deep understanding of building large-scale operations capabilities.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 7+ years building distributed systems/networks
  • 5+ years testing and launching software products
  • 3+ years software design and architecture
  • Technical leadership experience
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Anthos
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in related field
  • Experience in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Site Reliability Engineering experience

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 7 years of experience building and developing infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 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 data structures/algorithms.
  • 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 Kubernetes, Anthos, and other container orchestration and technologies.
  • Previous Site Reliability Engineering experience in effectively building large scale operations capabilities.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) provides solutions for public sector organizations and regulated enterprises facing strict data residency and security requirements. This involves building fully isolated, air-gapped environments that operate without connection to Google Cloud or the public internet, offering features like integrated AI/ML from Vertex AI. The team leverages an open ecosystem built on the Kubernetes API and open-source components, and provides flexible hardware options scaling from small to large deployments. As a Technical Lead, you'll define the operations engineering strategy for these solutions, working with engineering teams to optimize the GDC Air-Gapped operations experience.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000-$349,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute deployment and operations scaling strategies for solutions, and aligning with overall product strategy and business objectives.
  • Design, vet, and deploy life-cycle features, tooling, and processes for planning, deployment, operations, upgrades, expansion, and turn down of GDC air-gapped instances.
  • Develop a strategic technical roadmap for Operations Engineering projects in collaboration with stakeholders across GDC and GCP.
  • Foster partnerships with various sub-teams within GDC, driving joint projects that strengthen overall Operations Excellence.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers focused on Operations Engineering, and cultivate and manage relationships with key customers, serving as a primary engineering point of contact.

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