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Job Details
Posted date: Aug 18, 2025
Location: Kirkland, WA
Level: Director
Estimated salary: $244,000
Range: $197,000 - $291,000
Description
Work with the Cloud SDK team and the Cloud product team to design/implement new features to support external developers and product roadmaps. Primary focus languages are Java, Python, Go, and Node.js.Identify and resolve technical debt, including opportunities around API modernization.
Debug and resolve customer issues in the client libraries, and maintain high quality of released binaries.
Develop product expertise across various data analytics products over time.
Work with horizontal virtual language teams within Cloud SDK to ensure uniformity and consistency of client libraries across multiple products.
Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
The Cloud Software Development Kit (SDK) team builds and maintains the developer-facing tools for Google Cloud, including the gcloud Command Line Interface (CLI) and open-source client libraries for numerous languages like Java, Python, and Go. We manage the entire life-cycle, from auto-generating libraries for over 150 APIs to creating customized solutions and improving the overall developer experience. We focus on adding new features, resolving technical debt, and collaborating with product teams. This role will specifically focus on building cross-cutting capabilities such as regional endpoint support, interface-based versioning, and telemetry for enterprise customers.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.8 years of experience in software development.
5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
3 years of experience building APIs for a Cloud Platform. 3 years of experience with SDKs or other developer tools.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms. 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects. Experience with one or more of the following languages: Go, Java, Python, Node.js, Rust, PHP, C#, C++ or Ruby.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.8 years of experience in software development.
5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
3 years of experience building APIs for a Cloud Platform. 3 years of experience with SDKs or other developer tools.
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