Tech Lead, Software Engineer, Persistent Disk Control Plane

Google Cloud is seeking a Tech Lead Software Engineer for their Persistent Disk Control Plane team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development in distributed systems. You'll be responsible for building and designing systems that solve complex distributed system problems while driving the roadmap for scalable, reliable data protection solutions in the control plane.

The position requires deep expertise in distributed systems, with a focus on performance optimization, reliability, and scalability. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in Google Cloud's infrastructure, collaborating with technical leads, engineers, and product managers across the organization. The role involves both technical architecture and team leadership, where you'll guide project teams and set technical direction.

As a Tech Lead, you'll be instrumental in establishing technology and product goals, architecting features for reliability and compliance, and overseeing the implementation of scalable control plane features. You'll need to balance technical depth with leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for mentoring engineers and driving execution of projects across the organization.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting top talent. This is an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure at one of the world's leading tech companies, with the chance to impact how billions of users interact with Google's services.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in distributed systems, and a proven track record of technical leadership. You'll be joining Google Cloud, which serves customers in more than 200 countries, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses using Google's cutting-edge technology.