Principal Engineer, Google Distributed Cloud, Platforms

Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) is at the forefront of creating industry-leading private and hybrid cloud solutions that bring Google Cloud's AI-led Services and Infrastructure to on-premise platforms. This Principal Engineer role is crucial in shaping the future of Platform services and Operational Tooling in GDC. The position requires a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience who will work on complex problems spanning platform services optimization, AI/ML workloads, and legacy enterprise systems.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $278,000 to $399,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in either Sunnyvale, New York, or Seattle, you'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining long-term technical strategy, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment between technology and business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building enterprise-grade platforms, cloud technologies, and operational services, combined with strong leadership and communication skills.

You'll work on cutting-edge problems in cloud computing, help improve software quality and engineering productivity, and scale infrastructure as the customer base grows. This role requires someone who stays current with technical trends and can adapt quickly to emerging technologies.

Google Cloud serves customers in more than 200 countries, making this an opportunity to impact global digital transformation. The company's commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion ensures a collaborative and innovative work environment. If you're passionate about cloud technology, leadership, and building scalable solutions that drive enterprise success, this role offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact in the cloud computing industry.