Staff Software Engineer, Cloud SQL Postgres
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- Compensation
- $197,000 – $291,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- United States
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Join Google Cloud's Cloud SQL Postgres team as a Staff Software Engineer responsible for the ongoing development and reliability of the managed PostgreSQL service. You will enhance and maintain the Cloud SQL Postgres offering, contribute to the PostgreSQL open source community, and help shape the team's long-term vision and technical direction. You will drive complex technical projects, plan execution, and provide leadership in a fast-paced environment, while partnering with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. Collaboration with customers and partner teams to improve Cloud SQL and GCP database offerings will be a core part of the role.
Staff Software Engineer, Cloud SQL Postgres
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- 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
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
- 3 years of experience with relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
- Experience designing and developing relational databases, database internals, query processing, and query optimization.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.
About the job
Cloud SQL is the relational database offering from Google Cloud Platform. Cloud SQL supports fully managed database service hosting of PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL server databases. Cloud SQL enables customers to deploy highly available databases with a focus on simplicity, reliability, durability, and performance at scale.
One of the fastest growing product lines under Cloud SQL is Cloud SQL Postgres which offers a managed service based on the immensely popular PostgreSQL open source database. Cloud SQL Postgres is the data foundation for a rapidly growing customer base ranging from startups to enterprises. Our mission is to offer the best managed Postgres service and developer experience for our customers.
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 $197,000-$291,000 + 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
- Enhance and maintain the Cloud SQL Postgres service.
- Contribute to the open source PostgreSQL community.
- Help shape the team vision and long-term strategy and partner with product managers to define and manage the product.
- Drive complex technical projects, including planning and execution, and provide leadership in an innovative and fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with partner teams and customers. Consult and contribute to other initiatives in Cloud SQL and GCP databases.
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