Software Engineer, GDC Connected Cluster
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 2 years of experience with software
development or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an
industry setting. 2 years of experience with developing large-scale
infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with
compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture. Experience
with Kubernetes development (e.g., Kubernetes Controllers and
CRDs). Experience programming in Golang. Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical
fields. Experience with Google Distributed Cloud. Experience
developing and deploying distributed systems software. Familiarity
with cluster observability, cluster security, and cloud platforms.
About the job 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. Bringing
Google Cloud to the edge close to users. Google Distributed Cloud
connected (GDC) provides Google-managed hardware, including AI,
security, and open source software at the customer's place of
business: we build 'the Cloud in your closet'. The benefits of
locating Cloud compute on premises include reduced latency,
robustness to network failures, and compliance with data
sovereignty/locality requirements. 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 $147,000-$211,000 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 . Responsibilities Design, develop,
and maintain the lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters on the
Google Distributed Cloud connected (GDC Connected) platform.
Develop and enhance automation for cluster provisioning. Manage and
improve the edge container API, which serves as the primary control
plane interface for GDC Connected clusters. Collaborate with Site
Reliability Engineering (SRE) and other teams to ensure reliable
version launches, customer-facing rollouts, and reduced toil.
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