Principal, Specialized Software, AI, Office of the CTO

Google Cloud's Office of the CTO (OCTO) is seeking a Principal Engineer to create and reinforce human pathways between Google Engineering and strategic customers/partners. This role involves converting loosely defined market opportunities into new, technology-enabled businesses. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in software, hardware, or infrastructure engineering, focusing on technical innovation and engineering leadership. They will partner with Engineering and Product teams to identify strategic opportunities, help customers adopt cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies, and inspire others through sharing experiences. The role requires expertise in building AI products, leading strategic initiatives, coaching executive technical leaders, and transitioning first-of products to scaled platforms. The position offers the opportunity to work with Google's most promising technology and help shape the future of both customers' businesses and Google itself. Google Cloud accelerates digital transformation across industries, delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging cutting-edge technology. This role is part of Google's commitment to innovation and customer success in the rapidly evolving cloud and AI landscape.