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Distinguished Engineer, BigQuery at Google

Seniority in posting: Director+

Compensation

$364,000 – $505,000/yr

Location
Kirkland, Washington · Sunnyvale, California
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Google is hiring a Distinguished Engineer to lead the long-term technical strategy for the BigQuery data warehouse, oversee engineering projects across multiple locations, guide storage and query-system improvements, and partner with engineering and product teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 15 years of engineering experience with technical innovation, and 10 years of database experience. Preferred qualifications include SQL transaction-processing or large-scale analytics systems, high-availability and cloud database architecture, concurrent engineering leadership, and enterprise customer experience. The role offers a US salary of $364,000–$505,000 plus a 40% bonus target, equity, and benefits, with work locations in Kirkland, Washington, and Sunnyvale, California.

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