Staff Developer Relations Engineer, Cloud Platform Evaluations Team

Google • Kirkland, WA

5h

About The Position

As a Cloud Developer Relations Engineer, you stand at the intersection of a technology movement shaping our world - between the people who build it and the customers who use it. Developer Relations Engineers are the engineering wing of Developer Relations. We ensure that Google Cloud and related open source projects like Kubernetes, Beam and TensorFlow are amazing for developers. As "customer zero" we're the first developers to use upcoming services and ensure they meet customer's needs. We provide feedback on API design, platform consistency and functionality. We write sample code and work with our technical writing teams to produce developer documentation, quickstarts and tutorials. We release open source code, participate in developer forums and help troubleshoot developer problems. The Cloud Platform Evaluations Team (CPET) aims to drive Google Cloud adoption by identifying and advocating improvements to its developer experience. We evaluate Google Cloud compared to industry performers, coordinate and drive findings from those evaluations, attend industry events, and work to promote areas where Google Cloud excels. CPET is part of a larger developer source and signal organization. As a Developer Relations Engineer, you will drive internal engaged research, and represent the developer as you work to improve Google Cloud's developer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience in one or more programming language: Java, Python, Node.js/JavaScript, or Golang.
• Experience in cloud platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud native infrastructure technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Experience with generative AI, machine learning, or vector databases.
• Experience in setting technical strategy for large teams and large projects.
• Experience with Google Cloud
• Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Scope, execute, and deliver Cloud engaged evaluations, spanning a wide variety of topics. This includes each evaluation has a significant coding component.
• Write detailed reports on findings, file bugs, and work with Stakeholder teams to discuss next steps. This includes Product Engineering teams, Sales, Marketing, Technical Writing, and Developer Relations (DevRel).
• Work with other cross-DevRel programs, including the cloud architecture center, and insights, to swap findings and drive overlapping initiatives.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members.
• Try out new and upcoming Google Cloud products and features and write friction logs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level