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 building and optimizing air-gapped environments for public sector and regulated enterprise customers.

The position requires deep expertise in infrastructure, distributed systems, and software development, with a focus on operations engineering for complex cloud environments. You'll be working on critical projects that enable customers to operate in strictly controlled, secure environments while leveraging Google Cloud's advanced capabilities including AI/ML features.

As a technical lead, you'll be responsible for defining the operations engineering strategy for GDC solutions, working closely with various engineering teams to optimize the air-gapped operations experience. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including mentoring team members, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving cross-functional projects.

The compensation package is competitive, with a base salary range of $248,000-$349,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while solving complex technical challenges for high-stakes customers.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical depth, leadership experience, and strategic thinking to help shape the future of Google Cloud's distributed infrastructure solutions. This role offers significant impact potential, working on technologies that are critical to Google Cloud's expansion in regulated and security-sensitive markets.

If you're passionate about large-scale systems, have a track record of technical leadership, and want to work on next-generation cloud infrastructure, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with industry-leading technology and talented engineers.