Technical Solutions Engineer Manager, Google Cloud

Google

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Growth, Business Skills, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Customer Escalations, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Storage, DevOps, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Go Programming Language (Golang), Government, Identify Issues, Java, JavaScript, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Product Management, Product Support, Production Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Reliability Engineering, SAP, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Small Business, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, VMWare, Web Services
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 13 years of experience managing hosted services/SaaS and one or more of the following programming/scripting languages: Java, C, C++, .NET, Go, shell, Perl, JavaScript.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and supporting applications such as web services, data storage, databases, data pipelines, high-performance computing, commerce engines, with Linux/Unix or Windows operating systems.
  • Experience managing enterprise customer relationships and advocating for issues or needs.
  • Experience analyzing data using a structured query language such as SQL, Python, or R.
  • Experience leading a team of technical customer support experts.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge of one or more compute core products: Compute Engine, DevOps, VMWare Engine, GCBDR, SAP, or BMX-Infra.
  • Ability to operate in a customer focused environment and advocate for customers across a cross-functional organization.

About the job

The Google Cloud Platform team helps customers transform and build what's next for their business — all with technology built in the cloud. Our products are developed for security, reliability and scalability, running the full stack from infrastructure to applications to devices and hardware. Our teams are dedicated to helping our customers — developers, small and large businesses, educational institutions and government agencies — see the benefits of our technology come to life. As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will play a key role in understanding the needs of our customers and help shape the future of businesses of all sizes use technology to connect with customers, employees and partners.

In this role, you'll work with leading enterprises and startups to realize the power of cloud computing with Google Cloud Platform. By combining business acumen with technical assessment skills, you'll handle customer escalations and develop team members into highly skilled troubleshooting experts who can diagnose a variety of cloud computing issues within minutes. You'll build relationships with leaders in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, and Product Management allowing you to quickly solve complex issues and make you a trusted source of customer feedback. You'll lead a functional area, with a focus on operational excellence and reliable execution, while managing a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). You'll be accountable for the supportability strategy and execution for the Compute specialization. You will be required to work in a shift pattern or non-standard work hours as required, which may include working in shifts/night/after hours and weekend work and public holidays.

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 $222,000-$309,000 + 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

  • Lead a team of SMEs who deliver technical support across Google Cloud Platform Compute products, improving the supportability of these products while working as a team of Engineers/Consultants that globally ensure 24 hour customer support.
  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate customer needs into a better overall product, recognizing trends in customer feedback and escalating internally.
  • Partner with Software Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering to manage production incidents in real time, with emphasis on timely and thorough issue identification and customer communication.
  • Resolve high-profile escalations and issues, improving the customer experience and driving initiatives that increase likelihood of success.
  • Develop the outlook, goals, priorities, and work alongside the team, ensuring high-quality customer service and ongoing technical skill development.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

About the Company

G

Google

Build for everyone

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Benefits

We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

How we Hire

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

Learn more about our hiring process.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://goo.gle/4dbno6V