Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

A global technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products.
$550,000
Distributed Systems
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

Google is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering for Data Center Infrastructure to lead their global software engineering teams. This executive role involves overseeing the development, testing, and deployment of critical infrastructure that powers Google's platform services. The position requires a strategic leader who can drive innovation in cloud software and services while managing large engineering teams across compute infrastructure, deployment, and testing domains.

The role sits at the intersection of technical leadership and executive management, requiring deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and large-scale infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of Google's data center infrastructure while managing teams working on cutting-edge technologies including ML training/inference, GPU/TPU servers, and cloud services.

As a key technical executive, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Product Management to deliver innovative solutions for Google Cloud customers. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $550,000 base salary plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of software development experience and 8+ years of QA engineering delivery expertise, along with a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. They should have proven experience building large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems, combined with strong leadership abilities to drive engineering excellence across global teams.

This role represents an opportunity to shape the future of Google's technical infrastructure while leading teams at the forefront of cloud computing innovation. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA and requires working with globally distributed teams to deliver solutions that power Google's vast product portfolio.

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Responsibilities For Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

  • Develop a strategic vision for the Google Data Center Infrastructure organization
  • Lead a large Engineering organization in all areas of compute infrastructure, deployment and testing
  • Drive software quality metrics, focusing on continuous improvement
  • Design, build, and deploy the software infrastructure that powers all Google and Google Cloud services
  • Influence and establish best engineering practices through solid design decisions, processes, and tools

Requirements For Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

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  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Compute Architecture, or equivalent practical experience
  • 15 years of experience in software development, design and architecture, data structures/logarithms, and testing
  • 8 years of experience with QA engineering delivery
  • Experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture

Benefits For Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • 401k

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