Software Engineer, Google Distributed Cloud Connected Cluster

Software Engineer, Google Distributed Cloud Connected Cluster

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Bringing Google Cloud to the edge close to users. Google Distributed Cloud connected (GDC) provides Google-managed hardware, including AI, security, and open source software at the customer's place of business: we build 'the Cloud in your closet'. The benefits of locating Cloud compute on premises include reduced latency, robustness to network failures, and compliance with data sovereignty/locality requirements.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Design, develop, and maintain the lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters on the Google Distributed Cloud connected (GDC Connected) platform.

Develop and enhance automation for cluster provisioning.

Manage and improve the edge container API, which serves as the primary control plane interface for GDC Connected clusters.

Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and other teams to ensure reliable version launches, customer-facing rollouts, and reduced toil.

Contribute towards the GDC Connected CY Cluster work to improve the software development lifecycle, enhance security and observability features, and improve operational scalability.