Staff Developer Relations Engineer, Cloud Platform Evaluations Team
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
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 Note:
By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share
your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA,
USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA .
Minimum qualifications: 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. Preferred qualifications: 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. About the job 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. The US base salary
range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 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 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.
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