Staff Developer Relations Engineering Manager, Google Cloud

As a Staff Developer Relations Engineering Manager for Google Cloud, you will lead a team of practitioners that empathize deeply with external technical communities and advocate on their behalf to Google Cloud Product and Engineering teams. Your role involves ensuring that products are built to meet community needs and provide the best possible user and developer experiences. You will work to raise awareness of Cloud technologies and methodologies within technical communities through enablement and inspiration, and drive strategy around Google Developer Relations efforts for specific communities and products.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting technical communities as a practitioner with deep understanding of their needs.
2. Representing community needs throughout the product lifecycle.
3. Working with Product and Engineering teams to define strategies and craft narratives for new products and features.
4. Building and fostering an external 'community ecosystem' of influencers, meetups, and experts.
5. Advocating for your community internally and directing Google Cloud product strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and community engagement. You'll be at the forefront of Google Cloud technologies, bridging the gap between external developers and internal teams to drive innovation and improve product offerings.