Director, Engineering, Compute Infrastructure, Google Distributed Cloud
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Sunnyvale, CA · Posted November 7, 2026
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Level: Director+. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of experience as a software engineering leader in infrastructure areas. 10 years of experience leading multiple engineering teams and senior technical leaders (managers and principal/staff engineers). Experience with cross-functional senior stakeholder management.