Staff Software Engineer, GKE Node and Workload Enablement

1 Month ago • 8-11 Years • Full Stack Development • DevOps • $197,000 PA - $291,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Google Cloud seeks a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the next generation of Kubernetes node functionality. This role involves developing a roadmap for projects, collaborating with stakeholders, improving node robustness and scalability, and engaging with the open-source community. Responsibilities include working on VM/Machines, Resource Management, Workload Management, Kubelet, Pod, and Container runtime across GKE and OSS. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in software development, infrastructure, distributed systems, and large-scale cloud deployments. Experience with low-level system infrastructure (e.g., networking, Linux kernel), memory management, and large-scale cloud customer reliability is crucial.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 5+ years building infrastructure/distributed systems
  • 5+ years testing and launching software
  • 3+ years software design and architecture
  • Experience with low-level system infrastructure
  • Kubernetes expertise
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Technical leadership experience
  • Experience in a complex, matrixed organization
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 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 or PhD degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a technical related field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  • 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.

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.

We are building next generation of Kubernetes node functionality, breaking down the scalability and reliability limitations, and enabling large-scale AI/ML workloads. Kubernetes is evolving to support new types of workloads in a way that requires changing core assumptions/concepts.

We are investing in "Node and Workloads enablement" which covers VM/Machines, Resource Management, Workload Management, Kubelet, Pod, Container runtime etc across both GKE product and OSS investments.

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 $197,000-$291,000 + 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

  • Develop an ambitious roadmap for projects in collaborations with various stakeholders such as Product Management, and Technical Program Management, and compute teams across Google.
  • Work with teammates to identify opportunities to make Node simpler, more robust, more scalable, and able to empower next-generation workloads.
  • Engage in OSS community and collaborate with Node and related SIG groups/leads.
  • Demonstrate expertise with low level system infrastructure (e.g. networking linux kernel), memory management, highly useful in Kubernetes node initiatives
  • Utilize experience with large-scale cloud customers and reliability efforts.

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