Senior Cloud Software Engineer, Kubernetes & Systems

Google LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud's software engineers build next-generation tech that changes how billions connect, explore, and interact with information. We seek engineers with fresh ideas across information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, AI, NLP, UI and mobile.

You will work on a project critical to Google Cloud's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as you grow and evolve. You will act like an owner, take action and innovate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
• 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications on Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality features and components with minimal guidance from executive team members, taking full ownership of assigned project work.
• Scope and solve technical problems across the team's systems, clarifying requirements and proactively seeking input when necessary.
• Build systems and tools to automate common operations (e.g., installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting) on customer clusters.
• Maintain clear communication and respectful collaboration with Technical Leads, peers, and partner teams across CSM and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Ensure a frictionless and resilient experience.

Skills

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Data structures & algorithms

C++/Go

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Google Cloud's software engineers build next-generation tech that changes how billions connect, explore, and interact with information. We seek engineers with fresh ideas across information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, AI, NLP, UI and mobile.

You will work on a project critical to Google Cloud's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as you grow and evolve. You will act like an owner, take action and innovate.