Cloud Engineer, Platform and Infrastructure, Professional Services

Google Cloud is seeking an experienced Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Engineer to join their Professional Services team. This role is crucial in guiding customers through their cloud transformation journey using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The position combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to provide technical guidance.

The role involves working directly with customers to design and implement cloud-based technical architectures, migration strategies, and application optimizations. You'll be responsible for solving complex cloud platform issues, providing best practices on secure foundational cloud implementations, and automating infrastructure provisioning. The position requires expertise in coding with languages like Python, Java, or Go, and familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

As part of Google's innovative team, you'll shape the future of businesses across all sizes by leveraging Google's global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while having a direct impact on customer success. You'll also collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering teams to drive excellence in Google Cloud products and features.

The position offers competitive compensation ($177,000-$263,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in Boulder, CO, this role requires up to 30% travel for in-region meetings and onsite delivery activities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure, with a strong background in software engineering and cloud solution design.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to work at the forefront of cloud technology while making a significant impact on enterprise digital transformation. The role combines technical depth with customer interaction, offering a dynamic and challenging environment within one of the world's leading technology companies.