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Job Details
Posted date: Feb 10, 2026
Location: Kirkland, WA
Level: Director
Estimated salary: $244,000
Range: $197,000 - $291,000
Description
Ensure robust design, timely implementation, correctness of code, and support of SQL Server, one of the fast growing database engines within Cloud SQL product family.Work with product management to define features and create and drive roadmaps for one or more functional areas in the team.
Work on strategic initiatives to grow the service and improve the reliability of the service.
Participate and manage technical debt reduction analysis and the implementation efforts.
Participate in the on-call rotations and help maintain and mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration in a healthy team culture.
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. 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’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. 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 team provides a managed SQL Server offering, one the fast growing database offerings within Cloud SQL. The team manages all aspects of database service implementations, which includes high availability, backups, database point of time recovery, performance improvements, integration with Google Cloud Ecosystems, and growing the customer base with our premium enterprise offering.
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 testing, and launching software products. 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. Experience with system design and distributed systems. Database experience.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
5 years of experience in software development. Experience with Go, Java, Python. Experience in SQL Server or other relational databases. Proven record collaborating with multiple teams and convincing technical stakeholders. Track record of production excellence and offering managed services.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.8 years of experience testing, and launching software products. 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture. Experience with system design and distributed systems. Database experience.
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