Systems Development Engineer, Customer Deployments, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their Customer Deployments team. This role combines technical expertise with customer interaction, focusing on deploying Google Distributed Cloud Hosted (GDCH) solutions at customer sites and internal reference deployments. The position requires strong infrastructure knowledge, including networking, storage, and Kubernetes.

As an SDE at Google, you'll be part of a team that manages services and systems at scale, emphasizing automation and tool development to solve systemic problems. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and environmental impact. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, taking on meaningful projects in a supportive, blame-free environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting infrastructure issues, participating in deployments and training, and maintaining 24x7 on-call support for escalations. The role requires international travel up to 25% of the time, allowing you to work directly with customers and partners worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in systems automation and infrastructure, with strong knowledge of networking concepts and Linux systems. You'll need excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to empathize with customers, as you'll be instrumental in delivering train-the-trainer programs and supporting client deployments.

This position offers the opportunity to work with Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions, helping organizations across 200+ countries transform their businesses. You'll be part of Google's inclusive culture, which values diverse perspectives and promotes self-direction while providing support for continuous learning and growth.