Principal Engineer, AlloyDB

Google Cloud Databases is a suite of services that helps you run your business, mission critical applications, and analytics in the cloud. It includes a variety of databases, including open source offerings, such as Memorystore for Redis and Valkey, AlloyDB, Datastream, and more.

As a Principal Engineer, you will understand database kernel, systems, AI, and Google Cloud to drive innovation to build industry leading innovations across our database products including areas such as AlloyDB, Database Migrations, and in-memory caching.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $307000 - $427000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Take execution responsibility for major programs and drive them from concept to release.  
• Collaborate with Google cloud teams and Google DeepMind in developing state-of-art capabilities.
• Lead and grow a team of technical leaders to achieve goals.
• Work effectively with external customers.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience with systems development in database, systems, or AI.
• 15 years of experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, such as clustering, replication, and backups.
• 10 years of experience with database security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and access control.
• 10 years of experience leading technical initiatives internally and externally with industry partners.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ideation and innovating technology at scale, and passion for development and the use of cross-platform shared code.
• In-depth knowledge of database technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Excellent product sensibility, with ability to convert and drive key product innovations and opportunities.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In-office locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
Remote location(s): United States.

The application window will be open until at least September 22, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.