Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

1 Month ago • 15 Years + • DevOps • ~ $550,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Vice President of Software Engineering for Data Center Infrastructure and Development at Google will lead the growth of global software engineering teams. Responsibilities include developing a strategic vision for data center infrastructure, managing a large engineering organization across various compute infrastructure areas (cloud, storage, GPU/TPU servers, ML), driving software quality metrics, designing and deploying software infrastructure for Google and Google Cloud services, and establishing best engineering practices. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong leadership to deliver innovative solutions and ensure seamless customer transactions worldwide.
Must have:
  • Master's degree in CS or equivalent
  • 15+ years software development experience
  • 8+ years QA engineering delivery experience
  • Large-scale infrastructure experience
  • Lead large engineering teams
  • Drive software quality metrics
Good to have:
  • PhD degree
  • Strong understanding of cloud design
  • Experience with globally distributed teams
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Compute Architecture, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in software development, design and architecture, data structures/logarithms, and testing.
  • 8 years of experience with QA engineering delivery.
  • Experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

  • PhD degree.
  • Strong understanding of private and public cloud design considerations and limitations in the areas of virtualization, global infrastructure, distributed systems, load balancing, networking, large-scale data storage and security.
  • Ability to work with globally distributed, cross-functional teams, partnering with groups such as Supply Chain Operations, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Product Marketing, UX and UI, brokering trade offs with stakeholders and understanding their needs.

About the job

As the Vice President of Software Engineering for Data Center Infrastructure and Development, you will be responsible for driving the successful growth of global Software Engineering teams responsible for the development, testing, and deployment of new products, programs, and hardware, all of which are used to support Google’s Platform Infrastructure. You will be responsible for providing a roadmap for product delivery and execution, driving strategy around our Google Cloud products that successfully delivers innovative solutions for our customers.

In this leadership role, you will manage a team of talented software developers and testers, oversee testing strategies, and ensure the highest standards of compliance, performance, and functionality. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, enhance testing processes, and ensure seamless transactions for customers worldwide.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary for this full-time position is $550,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 a strategic vision for the Google Data Center Infrastructure organization to constantly innovate and implement novel solutions for next-generation cloud software and services. 
  • Lead a large Engineering organization in all areas of compute infrastructure, deployment and testing, including enhancements to technical infrastructure, cloud, storage, GPU/TPU based servers, ML training, ML inference, and YouTube transcoding.
  • Drive software quality metrics, focusing on continuous improvement. 
  • Design, build, and deploy the software infrastructure that powers all Google and Google Cloud services.
  • Influence and establish best engineering practices through solid design decisions, processes, and tools.

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