Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience with software development or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting. 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields. 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. Experience designing and deploying innovative new features within Kubernetes. Experience in distributed Databases and Large Scale Distributed Systems. 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. Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) is leading the future of cloud computing by extending Google's hyperscale cloud experience securely to customer-controlled environments. Our mission is to delight customers by pioneering the most trusted distributed cloud, extending AI-powered innovation to their critical workloads. GDC empowers enterprises and public sector customers to deploy workloads with the independence and control they need, where they need it, harnessing the power and efficiency of Google Cloud. We operate in secure, disconnected, and highly constrained environments, providing a platform that integrates with IT landscapes and supports a rich ecosystem of third-party applications. 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. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Work with platforms designed for running applications across multiple cloud providers or in hybrid/on-premises deployments. Be familiar with container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes), virtualization, and cloud-native architectures. Drive cross-functional initiatives and influence technical direction across multiple teams and organizations. Integrate solutions for enterprise software vendors, understanding their unique application requirements and deployment models.