Principal, Specialized Software, AI, Office of the CTO

Google Cloud's Office of the CTO (OCTO) is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive innovation and transformation at the intersection of AI and cloud technologies. This role combines technical leadership with strategic customer engagement, focusing on converting market opportunities into technology-enabled businesses. For the past 8 years, OCTO has worked with Google Cloud's most strategic customers, leveraging small, adaptable teams to create breakthrough solutions. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating pathways between Google Engineering and strategic partners, helping shape the future of both customer businesses and Google's innovation system. The role requires deep technical expertise in AI and cloud technologies, combined with the ability to guide executive leaders through complex technology adoption. You'll work in a unique position with direct sponsorship from Cloud CTO and CEO, helping transform loosely defined opportunities into scalable products and platforms. This role offers the chance to impact the future of cloud computing while working with cutting-edge technology and the world's most complex enterprises.