Principal Engineer, File Solutions

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Distributed Systems
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI · Cloud

Description For Principal Engineer, File Solutions

Google Cloud's File Solutions team is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead their fully managed file services division for Enterprise, HPC, and AI/ML customers. This role sits at the intersection of critical infrastructure and innovation, focusing on solutions for workloads like SAP and GKE applications.

As the Principal Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of Google Cloud's file services portfolio, working with a global team across India, Tel Aviv, and Kirkland. The position requires deep expertise in distributed systems, storage solutions, and cloud computing, with a focus on delivering high-performance, scalable, and reliable services.

The role offers unique challenges in building and integrating both internal and third-party solutions, making you the technical authority for all file solutions in GCP. You'll work directly with strategic customers, ensuring their data management needs are met with the highest standards of performance and reliability.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who excels in both system architecture and team leadership. You'll be joining Google Cloud, a trusted partner for organizations worldwide, where you'll have the chance to impact how businesses handle their critical data infrastructure. The position combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both architect complex systems and guide teams toward executing that vision.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to innovation and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on technology that impacts millions of users. If you're passionate about distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and leading teams to build enterprise-grade solutions, this role offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact in the cloud computing space.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer, File Solutions

  • Drive technical decision making and prioritization across File Solutions integration with external/internal products
  • Guide a team of engineers based in India, Tel Aviv, and Kirkland through technical design directions
  • Collaborate with engineering and product leadership on setting priorities and building strategic roadmap
  • Build relationships and collaborate with Developer partners and external companies

Requirements For Principal Engineer, File Solutions

Kubernetes
  • 15 years of experience with distributed systems and architectures
  • Experience with building storage systems and hosting business critical data
  • Experience in technical leadership, leading global projects and setting technical direction for teams
  • Experience working in a cloud computing environment
  • Experience building complicated systems from scratch including modeling
  • Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with large-scale customers

Benefits For Principal Engineer, File Solutions

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Accommodation for special needs

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