Experienced Customer Engineer for Google Cloud - Technical Pre-Sales, Cloud Computing, and Customer Success

Join Google Cloud as a Customer Engineer and Revolutionize the Future of Business

Google Cloud is on a mission to accelerate the ability of organizations to transform their business with the best infrastructure, platform, industry solutions, and expertise digitally. We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Customer Engineer to join our team in Reston, USA, and help our clients unlock the full potential of Google Cloud.

About the Role

As a Customer Engineer, you will be the technical expert and trusted advisor to our clients, helping them to understand the power of Google Cloud and its ability to drive business transformation. You will work closely with our Technical Outreach teams to identify and communicate the value of Google Cloud to our clients, and help them to design and implement solutions that meet their business and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Pre-Sales Support: Identify business and technical requirements, conduct full technical discovery, and design customer solutions to meet assembled requirements.
• Technical Project Leadership: Lead technical projects, technology support, support bid responses, product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and the coordination of supporting technical resources.
• Product Messaging and Enablement: Deliver product messaging for the Google Cloud Platform by utilizing whiteboard and slide presentations, product demonstrations, white papers, trial engagements, and Request for Information (RFI) response documents.
• Solution Architecture and Design: Drive recommendations on integration strategies, project designs, platforms, and application frameworks to implement a total solution providing best practice advice to customers to enhance Google Cloud platform effectiveness.
• Customer Engagement: Attend customer sites, meetings, and various events as needed to build strong relationships and drive business growth.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A four-year college education in Software Engineering or comparable practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a specialized sales engineer in a cloud computing environment or a customer-facing role.
• Experience with legacy and modern application development, cloud service delivery, and networking.
• Experience with containers including Kubernetes and other related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Experience building scalable architectures using API management, microservice architectures, PaaS, and container orchestration frameworks, or other relevant platforms.
• Experience working with Government Public Sector clients, including defense and civilian agencies.
• Knowledge of application security architectures including web application security, service mesh, and mobile security methodologies.
• Ability to learn, understand, and work with emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the Google Cloud/IT technology space.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you will need to possess:

• Strong technical skills in cloud computing, software development, and networking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Customer Engineer at Google Cloud, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies and industries, and to develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly evolving field. You will also have access to a comprehensive training and development program, designed to help you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Google Cloud is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that is welcoming to all employees. We offer a range of benefits and perks, including competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and access to a range of employee resource groups.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $25/hour, as well as a range of benefits and perks, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Access to a range of employee resource groups.

Conclusion

If you're a motivated and experienced technical professional looking to join a dynamic and rapidly growing team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Customer Engineer at Google Cloud, you will have the chance to make a real impact on the future of business, and to develop your skills and expertise in a cutting-edge field. Don't miss out on this chance to join our team and help shape the future of cloud computing.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career at Google Cloud!