Google · 20 hours ago
Tech Lead, Google Kubernetes Engine AI Platform
Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$197K/yr - $291K/yr
8+ years expGoogle is seeking a Tech Lead for their Google Kubernetes Engine AI Platform team. In this role, you will drive innovation and ensure customer success on the GKE/Google Cloud Platform while leading the technical vision for AI/ML workload efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Act as an AI Platform TL, driving innovation on GKE AI/ML infra reliability, efficiency and scale
Engage with Megawhale customers to ensure their success/growth on GKE/Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Identify gaps and drive improvement across entire GKE/Google Compute Engine (GCE) stack
Help shape the culture of the team to be a high executing team that is fun to work with
Lead the technical vision for GKE AI/ML workload efficiency and optimization, setting the direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
8 years of experience in software development
5 years of experience in cloud computing and building operating systems
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
5 years of experience with distributed systems, data analytics, and applied ML
Experience with AI infrastructure (GPU/TPU, Networking, etc.) management and orchestration
Experience with machine learning infrastructure, large-scale distributed systems, and Cloud
Strong problem-solving, analytical, code and model tuning skills
Benefits
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
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
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