Principal Engineer, Frameworks and APIs - Google
Sunnyvale, CA
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 15 years of experience as a software engineer or 13 years with an advanced degree
- Experience in applying machine learning (ML) to solve problems
- Experience with technical innovation in Frameworks, Libraries, Tools, APIs, or related fields
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in ML technologies
- Experience in Open Source development
- Technical expertise in systems and software with the leadership skills to influence technical leaders across the company
- Understanding of the needs of advanced ML developers
- Excellent API and systems design skills
About the job
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 $278,000-$399,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in designing and implementing user-friendly, high-performance low-level APIs for ML production systems in C++ and Python.
- Develop a structure of other Technical Leads in the area, both by defining technical goals and orienting teams around technical decisions they can make, and by providing development support to Engineers in the area.
- Escalate when needed to Directors or Vice Presidents about the lack of available Technical Leads, lack of resources, or challenges in development for the team.