Staff Software Engineer, Google App Engine, Serverless

Google App Engine (GAE) is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their serverless container platform strategy. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on modernizing and sustaining GAE's infrastructure. You'll work at Google Cloud, which serves customers in over 200 countries, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for advancing multi-year serverless container platform strategies and consolidating GAE feature development and operations in India. The role requires deep technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and leadership capabilities to influence across partner organizations.

The position offers the opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users, dealing with massive-scale systems and cutting-edge cloud solutions. You'll collaborate with executive engineers and product leaders, providing technical guidance for cross-team initiatives while ensuring operational excellence.

Key aspects of the role include leading GAE's technical direction, implementing stack modernization strategies, and improving operational health through systematic improvements. You'll need to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving, working across various teams and organizations.

This is an ideal role for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on cloud infrastructure at a global scale. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, working with enterprise-grade solutions and cutting-edge technology. The position offers the chance to shape the future of cloud computing while working with some of the industry's best engineers and leaders.

The role requires a combination of technical depth, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. You'll need to navigate complex technical decisions while considering business impacts and team dynamics. Success in this position means driving technical excellence while fostering collaboration across teams and delivering solutions that meet Google's high standards for reliability and scalability.