Principal, Specialized Software, AI, Office of the CTO

Google Cloud's Office of the CTO (OCTO) is seeking a Principal Engineer to bridge the gap between Google Engineering and strategic customers. This role combines technical innovation with strategic leadership, focusing on AI and cloud technologies. With 15+ years of experience required, you'll help shape the future of both customer businesses and Google's products.

The position sits within the prestigious Office of the CTO, which has spent 8 years working with Google Cloud's most strategic customers. You'll be part of small, empowered teams with access to cutting-edge technology, helping transform organizations and convert market opportunities into technology-enabled businesses.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll wear multiple hats - technical expert, strategic advisor, and innovation catalyst. You'll need deep expertise in AI products and platforms, along with the ability to coach executive leaders on cloud and AI adoption. The role requires both technical depth and strategic breadth, as you'll be identifying future cloud products and helping bring them to life.

The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical excellence and business acumen, with experience in transitioning innovative products to scaled platforms. You'll work at the intersection of Google's engineering capabilities and customer needs, helping shape the future of cloud and AI technologies while driving business transformation for major enterprises.

This role offers the unique opportunity to influence both Google's product direction and customer success, working with cutting-edge AI technology while having direct impact on business outcomes. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, with access to Google's advanced technology stack and tools.