Platform Solution Architect III, Google Cloud

Google Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud in Vancouver, BC is seeking a senior Platform Solution Architect III to lead technical account strategy and collaborate with sales to demonstrate value of Google Cloud Platform through complex demos and workshops.

The role blends cloud-native architecture expertise with executive-level engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and end-to-end delivery across pre-sales to delivery, requiring hands-on technical experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with cloud-native architecture in a customer-facing or support role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Cloud or infrastructure experience including cloud engineering, on-premises engineering, virtualization, or containerization platforms.
• Experience engaging with or presenting to technical stakeholders or executive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the technical account plan and strategy, supporting targeted sales motions.
• Prove value of Google Cloud Platform through demos, pilots, and workshops.
• Architect cross-pillar solutions and define initial delivery plans with delivery teams.
• Facilitate post-sales transitions by supporting pricing and transition to implementation.
• Monitor progression against delivery plans and aid cross-functional teams during ramp and delivery.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Programming and prototyping

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google Cloud is looking for a Platform Solution Architect III to join their team in Vancouver, BC. This is a senior‑level technical role sitting at the intersection of cloud architecture, sales strategy, and customer engagement – ideal for someone who thrives in complex, high‑stakes environments and can translate deep technical expertise into real business value for enterprise clients.

In this position, you'll be working directly with customers to architect solutions, drive technical wins, and support the full business cycle from pre‑sales through delivery. If you have a background in cloud‑native architecture and enjoy building long‑term relationships with technical stakeholders and executive decision‑makers, this role offers the scope and scale to make a significant impact.

About the Role: Platform Solution Architect III

As a Platform Solution Architect III at Google Cloud, you'll own the technical account strategy and work closely with sales teams to demonstrate the value of the Google Cloud Platform through complex demos, pilots, and in‑depth workshops. You'll architect cross‑pillar solutions tailored to customer needs and lead the technical engagement throughout the solution phase, from initial discovery all the way through to delivery.

Beyond the technical side, this role involves close collaboration across sales, engineering, and implementation teams. You'll facilitate post‑sales transitions, support pricing activities, and monitor progress against delivery plans – ensuring customers get the full value of their Google Cloud investment. Strong communication skills are just as important here as deep cloud knowledge.

Benefits and Salary

Google is widely recognized for offering a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. While specific compensation details for this role are not listed in the posting, Google typically provides competitive salaries, health and wellness benefits, and a range of employee perks. For the most accurate and up‑to‑date compensation information, candidates are encouraged to inquire during the interview process.

Job Details

Company: Google

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Requisition ID: 127551954380300998

Responsibilities

This role spans the full technical sales and delivery lifecycle at Google Cloud. Day to day, you'll be building account strategies, running technical workshops, and working cross‑functionally to help customers successfully adopt and scale cloud solutions. Each responsibility below reflects the breadth of expertise this position demands.

• Develop and own the technical account plan and strategy, participating in planning and supporting targeted sales motions
• Combine expertise in sales, programming, and solutions architecture to prove the value of Google Cloud Platform through complex demos, pilots, and in‑depth workshops
• Architect cross‑pillar solutions, drive technical wins, and define initial delivery plans for customers; lead the technical engagement throughout the solution phase
• Facilitate post‑sales transitions by supporting pricing activities and transitioning the final delivery plan to implementation teams
• Monitor progress against the delivery plan, providing support to cross‑functional teams during ramp, delivery, migration, or implementation phases

Requirements / Skills

Google Cloud is looking for a seasoned professional who combines deep cloud‑native architecture knowledge with the ability to engage confidently at the executive level. The ideal candidate has hands‑on technical experience and a track record of working in customer‑facing roles where both technical credibility and communication skills matter equally.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 10 years of experience with cloud‑native architecture in a customer‑facing or support role
• Cloud or infrastructure experience including cloud engineering, on‑premise engineering, virtualization, or containerization platforms
• Stakeholder engagement experience presenting to or working directly with technical stakeholders or executive leaders
• Programming and prototyping skills across programming languages, debugging, systems design, prototyping, demos, or customer workshops
• Full business cycle experience (preferred) – defining delivery and consumption plans and transitioning them for execution
• Cloud AI technical solutions sales experience (preferred)
• Cloud migration experience (preferred) – migrating applications and services to cloud platforms
• Security concepts (preferred) – including encryption, identity management, access control, attack vectors, and penetration testing

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience with cloud native architecture in a customer-facing or support role. Experience with cloud engineering, on-premise engineering, virtualization, or containerization platforms. Experience engaging with, or presenting to, technical stakeholders or executive leaders.