Partner Solutions Engineer, Universal Commerce Protocol

Google Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Partner Solutions Engineer to support the gUP Shopping Partner Engineering team, focusing on the API ecosystem for Shopping and Universal Commerce Protocol. You will collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to deliver scalable integrations across Sunnyvale, CA; Boulder, CO; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; and more, ensuring high data quality and customer success.

Role requires strong coding background, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to mentor others, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience coding with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python).
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-touch technical guidance, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure seamless partner integrations within defined SLAs.
• Gather operational feedback to advocate for product enhancements, bug fixes, and feature improvements with Product and Engineering teams.
• Work with Product and Partner Operations Managers to define, prioritize, and launch new features and internal tools.
• Develop technical documentation and developer tools to streamline onboarding, improve product serviceability, and scale operations.
• Perform implementation reviews and analyze partner data to identify growth opportunities using Google technologies.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Business or related field

Job description

Partner Solutions Engineer, Universal Commerce Protocol

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; +3 more; +2 more

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

X The application window will be open until at least September 24, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 years of experience coding with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python).
  
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
  
• Experience in an analytical role such as business intelligence, data analytics, or statistics.
  
• Experience working with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
  
• Experience using machine learning and building solutions.
• Experience working with systems (e.g., Linux, Unix).

About the job

gTech’s Professional Services team takes a creative, collaborative, and customer-centric approach to provide foundational services and forward-looking business solutions to top advertiser and publisher customers. Through technical implementation, optimization, and key solutions, gTech Professional Services helps customers attain their business goals while building long-term capabilities.

This role is in the gUP Shopping Partner Engineering team, focused on supporting our API ecosystem for Shopping. We work on Universal Commerce Protocol, Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center integrations, which power consumer experiences on Google Shopping and many other surfaces. Our team works with retail partnerships to achieve ambitious plans to grow the value merchants and users get from Google, while ensuring high data quality. We closely collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to develop and improve Google’s products and tools. We are advocates of the customer and partner experience, advocating for features and offering product and tools improvements backed by data-driven insights.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

gTech’s Professional Services team takes a creative, collaborative, and customer-centric approach to provide foundational services and forward-looking business solutions to top advertiser and publisher customers. Through technical implementation, optimization, and key solutions, gTech Professional Services helps customers attain their business goals while building long-term capabilities.

This role is in the gUP Shopping Partner Engineering team, focused on supporting our API ecosystem for Shopping. We work on Universal Commerce Protocol, Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center integrations, which power consumer experiences on Google Shopping and many other surfaces. Our team works with retail partnerships to achieve ambitious plans to grow the value merchants and users get from Google, while ensuring high data quality. We closely collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to develop and improve Google’s products and tools. We are advocates of the customer and partner experience, advocating for features and offering product and tools improvements backed by data-driven insights.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $152000 - $221000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Provide high-touch technical guidance, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure seamless partner integrations within defined Service-level agreement (SLAs).
• Gather operational feedback to advocate for product enhancements, bug fixes, and feature improvements with Product and Engineering teams.
• Work with Product and Partner Operations Managers to define, prioritize, and launch new features and internal tools.
• Develop technical documentation and developer tools to streamline onboarding, improve product serviceability, and scale operations.
• Perform implementation reviews and analyze partner data to identify, drive, and maximize growth opportunities using Google technologies.

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