Software Engineer, GCE Control Plane, Early Careers, PhD

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, frameworks, and release processes that empower GCE Control Plane to efficiently develop and release high-quality software. The position is integral to improving the reliability of GCE services and decreasing time to ship new features to customers.

As part of Google Cloud, which serves customers in over 200 countries, you'll work on managing API test coverage, virtual machine operations, and developing efficient release processes. The GCE Control Plane manages all of Google's compute offerings and is in the critical path for releasing new features for 300+ engineers across 15+ teams globally.

This is an excellent opportunity for PhD graduates to apply their advanced research skills and technical knowledge in a practical setting, working on large-scale infrastructure that impacts billions of users. You'll be part of Google's software engineering team that develops next-generation technologies, handling information at massive scale beyond web search.

The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and large-scale system design. You'll collaborate with a global team of experts, contributing to Google Cloud's mission of accelerating digital transformation across industries. The position combines technical depth with practical impact, making it ideal for PhD graduates looking to transition into industry leadership roles.