Staff Developer Relations Engineer, Cloud Platform Evaluations Team
Company: Google
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors 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" were the first developers to use
upcoming services and ensure they meet customers 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 Clouds
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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