Systems Development Engineer, Customer Deployments

Google is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their Customer Deployments team, focusing on Google Distributed Cloud Hosted (GDCH) solutions. This role combines infrastructure engineering with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

The position involves managing services and systems at scale, with an emphasis on automation, observability, and operational efficiency. You'll be responsible for deploying GDCH solutions at customer sites and internal reference deployments, requiring deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technology in production distributed environments, handling complex infrastructure issues across networking, storage, servers, and Kubernetes. The role demands strong problem-solving abilities and excellent relationship-building skills, as you'll be interacting directly with customers and partners.

The position offers unique opportunities to impact Google's cloud infrastructure while working with a diverse team of professionals. You'll participate in international deployments, conduct training programs, and be part of a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting critical systems.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in infrastructure engineering who enjoys both technical challenges and customer interaction. You'll need to maintain security clearance and be willing to travel internationally up to 25% of the time. The position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while receiving support and mentorship in a blame-free environment.

Google Cloud's mission is to accelerate digital transformation across industries, and as a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of this initiative. You'll work with enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology, helping customers solve their most critical business problems.