Google Cloud's GCE Control Plane team is seeking a PhD Software Engineer to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role focuses on developing tools and frameworks that power Google Compute Engine's control plane, which manages all of Google's compute offerings and is essential for releasing new features across 300+ engineers globally. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly impact Google Cloud's compute services.
As a Software Engineer on the GCE Control Plane team, you'll be responsible for improving the reliability of GCE services and accelerating feature delivery to customers. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, managing API test coverage, and developing automation frameworks for complex compute workloads. The role requires expertise in software development, particularly in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, and a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, bringing deep technical knowledge and research experience to solve complex infrastructure challenges. You'll be part of Google Cloud's broader mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, working with enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology.
This position offers the opportunity to work at Google's Warsaw office, contributing to a team that serves customers in more than 200 countries. You'll be at the forefront of cloud computing innovation, working on systems that power Google Cloud's compute infrastructure and directly impact the platform's evolution and growth.