Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages. 3 years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field. 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role. Experience in developing accessible technologies. About the job Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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. We are heavily investing in the scale and feature set of our Valkey and Redis offerings. We are looking for a Technical Lead who wants to deepen their expertise in distributed systems, caching, and cloud performance while guiding a highly capable engineering team. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s 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. Responsibilities Own and operate Cloud Memorystore services, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Raise the bar for system reliability and performance as our services scale to meet customer demand. Partner closely with Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, Site Reliability Engineers, and Engineering Productivity to execute product goals and deliver the next generation of Memorystore investments. Drive strategic architectural decisions that foster product growth and ensure exceptional outcomes for our customers. Lead a high-performing team of skilled engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Coach, guide, and support the long-term career growth of your team members and engineering peers.