Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure

Google is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering for their Data Center Infrastructure division, a crucial leadership role that will shape the future of Google's technical infrastructure. This position, based in Sunnyvale, CA, offers a competitive base salary of $550,000 plus additional compensation including bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The role requires an experienced technology leader with at least 15 years of software development experience and 8 years of QA engineering delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Architecture, though equivalent practical experience is considered. A PhD is preferred, demonstrating the high-level technical expertise required for this position.

As VP of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for leading global software engineering teams that develop, test, and deploy new products and hardware supporting Google's Platform Infrastructure. The role involves creating strategic roadmaps for product delivery and execution, with a particular focus on Google Cloud products. You'll manage teams working on compute infrastructure, deployment, testing, and various specialized areas including ML training/inference and YouTube transcoding.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cloud computing and data center technology, requiring deep understanding of private and public cloud design, virtualization, global infrastructure, distributed systems, and large-scale data storage. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across Supply Chain Operations, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and other departments, making this an ideal role for a leader who excels at cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Google's technical infrastructure while working with some of the industry's brightest minds. The role combines technical leadership with strategic vision, requiring someone who can both understand complex technical challenges and lead large teams to solve them effectively. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on technology that impacts billions of users worldwide.