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Senior Staff Software Engineer - Google Compute Engine Guest Ecosystem
Software Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of scalable guest‑ecosystem services for Google Compute Engine, driving performance, reliability, and innovation across the cloud platform using Python, Go, C++, and modern cloud-native tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver high‑performance, highly available services that enable guest‑ecosystem integration for Compute Engine customers.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of core infrastructure components using Python, Go, and C++.
- Drive adoption of cloud‑native patterns (Kubernetes, gRPC, Terraform) to enhance scalability, observability, and security.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with product, reliability, and security teams to define and meet SLAs, performance targets, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong background in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Python, Go, and C++ with a track record of building production‑grade services at scale.
- Deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform services, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
- Experience designing and implementing gRPC APIs and high‑throughput data pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead technical teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
pythongockubernetesterraformgrpc