Principal Developer, Applied AI, Cloud Applications

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation, delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging cutting-edge technology and developer tools.
$278,000 - $399,000
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Principal Developer, Applied AI, Cloud Applications

Google Cloud is seeking a Principal Developer for their Applied AI division to lead the technical architecture of their product portfolio. This role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring 15 years of software engineering experience and deep expertise in AI applications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $278,000-$399,000 plus bonus and equity.

As a Principal Developer, you'll be responsible for shaping the technical architecture across Applied AI products, including CES (Engagement Suite) CCA, Food Ordering, and Healthcare Life Sciences. You'll work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, partnering with Google Cloud AI experts and researchers to implement cutting-edge solutions. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding multiple engineering teams while ensuring architectural decisions enable rapid feature delivery, cost optimization, and robust data governance.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in databases, storage systems, and analytical processing, with particular emphasis on handling large-scale operations. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in both structured and unstructured data management, understanding the complexities of cost, reliability, and compliance at scale. Knowledge of systems like Spanner and experience with OLAP workflows are valuable assets.

This position offers an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, with access to cutting-edge resources and the chance to shape the future of AI applications. You'll be based in either Sunnyvale, CA, or Toronto, Canada, working with global teams to drive innovation in cloud technology. The role comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, equity participation, and bonus opportunities.

The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities. You'll be expected to mentor and develop talent while creating an inclusive environment that enables team members to do their best work. If you're passionate about applying AI at scale and want to lead technical innovation at a global level, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Developer, Applied AI, Cloud Applications

  • Provide technical outlook and strategy for the team
  • Design and lead a multi-year technical roadmap
  • Partner with Research and partner teams to apply research to product experiences
  • Partner with Product Management, UX, Program Management, and other Engineering teams
  • Lead engineering team to innovate, implement, and deploy complex software solutions
  • Unlock roadblocks at corporate level and cultivate collaboration with senior technologists

Requirements For Principal Developer, Applied AI, Cloud Applications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 15 years of software engineering experience
  • Experience creating roadmaps for execution, including timelines and projected engineering resources
  • Experience influencing multiple teams of engineers concurrently while partnering across the organization
  • Experience as a technical leader, leading engineering teams and supporting innovative technology development
  • Expertise in databases/storage, including structured and unstructured blobs
  • Expertise in OLAP or analytics workflows, and data insights extraction

Benefits For Principal Developer, Applied AI, Cloud Applications

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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