About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

The Cloud SDK team builds client libraries for GCP APIs across nine languages, managing over 80% of API traffic. We generate language-idiomatic libraries for Cloud services based on gRPC/Proto definitions, while also developing handwritten libraries for key services across various products including Bigtable, Big Query, Spanner, Pub Sub, etc. We own code generators, release infrastructure and other core infrastructure for the libraries.

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 $166,000-$244,000 + 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

• Define the technical direction and enhance developer experience for Ruby client libraries. Lead contributor on high-impact projects, develop idiomatic and performant Ruby code. Build and generate client libraries to support developers in the Ruby developer ecosystems.

• Guide other engineers in the Ruby team and be responsible for leading Ruby projects. Establish and maintain high-quality coding standards, architecture and testing. Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and major version upgrades.

• Diagnose and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, and infrastructure issues within the Ruby ecosystem. Partner with the Platform team to optimize code generation pipeline and releases.

• Mentor and coach mid-level and junior developers on advanced Ruby concepts and design patterns. Perform code reviews, providing constructive and detailed feedback that elevates the skill level of the team.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.

• 5 years of experience with Ruby development and Ruby language ecosystem, including advanced features and runtime performance characteristics.

• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.

• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

• Experience as a technical lead or principal engineer owning a core architectural component.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

• Experience working as a technical lead, language lead, principal engineer or architect owning a foundational piece of technology for a large developer community.

• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining libraries or Software Development Kits (SDKs).

• Knowledge of the Ruby language, its runtime, performance characteristics and conventions.