Senior Staff Software Engineer Technical Lead, Operations Engineering

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer Technical Lead to join their Operations Engineering team, focusing on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) solutions. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.

The position involves leading the operations engineering strategy for GDC, which provides solutions for public sector organizations and regulated enterprises with strict data residency and security requirements. You'll be working with air-gapped environments that operate independently from Google Cloud and the public internet, leveraging Kubernetes API and open-source components.

As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for defining and executing deployment strategies, designing lifecycle features and tooling, and developing the technical roadmap for Operations Engineering projects. The role requires extensive experience in software development, infrastructure, and distributed systems, with a strong focus on technical leadership and team management.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $248,000-$349,000, plus additional benefits including bonus, equity, and comprehensive health coverage. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the technology sector.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be working in Google's Sunnyvale office, collaborating with various teams across GDC and GCP to drive operational excellence and innovation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technology while leading and mentoring a team of talented engineers. You'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that help organizations meet their strict security and compliance requirements while leveraging Google's advanced technology stack.

The position combines technical depth with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on large-scale cloud infrastructure while growing their career at one of the world's leading technology companies.