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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- 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 (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
- 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience developing or architecting enterprise sales systems, contract management, or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) billing platforms.
Preferred qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in software engineering/architecture, with at 5 years functioning as an Enterprise Architect for a SaaS enterprise.
- 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.
- Experience leading full-lifecycle implementations and support of enterprise SaaS systems.
- Experience with Salesforce and Configure Price Quote (CPQ) platforms.
- Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven architecture, and enterprise integration partners.
About the job
Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
The Area Tech Leads team mission is to establish and drive the architectural outlook for Google Cloud Business Platform (GCBP) to facilitate the scaling of the Google Cloud business. This requires implementing a highly scalable, platform/product-oriented approach to GCBP systems that provides the necessary commercial flexibility for the business teams.
As Staff Software Engineer, you will be a technical visionary responsible for designing and scaling the core transaction engine of our global commerce platform. You will own the end-to-end architecture from Opportunity to Order and transactional integrity. You will lead the design of highly available, secure, and distributed systems that process high-volume enterprise transactions, ensuring seamless integration between upstream purchasing experiences and downstream billing and fulfillment systems.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical architecture for the enterprise sales systems landscape, ensuring alignment with broader corporate infrastructure and business objectives.
- Design scalable, resilient, and high-performing solutions capable of handling enterprise-level transaction volumes, complex multi-currency pricing, and global business processes.
- Architect complex CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solutions and ensure the architecture seamlessly supports downstream billing, revenue recognition, and renewals processes (e.g. Quote-to-Cash).
- Design and optimize the integration of enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, including dynamic agreement generation and electronic signature workflows.
- Act as an enterprise architect, providing technical leadership and guiding architecture across an engineering organization.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience designing and deploying microservices or distributed systems at production scale
- Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or another backend language
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Cloud Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to cloud-native depth
Recruiters scan for specific cloud providers and services, not just the word cloud. Call out the AWS, Azure, or GCP services you've deployed in production, the scale you operated at, and whether you owned infrastructure as code or consumed it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cloud software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by deployment model
Job listings that say cloud software engineer can mean anything from migrating legacy workloads to building serverless microservices. Read the responsibilities section carefully and prioritize roles where your strongest cloud layer, infrastructure, backend, or platform, is the core work.
Prepare a concrete system design narrative
Interviewers at cloud-focused companies expect you to walk through a distributed system you built end to end. Prepare two stories covering scale, failure modes, and the trade-offs you made between cost, latency, and reliability.
Highlight relevant certifications on your resume
AWS, Azure, and GCP certifications move you past resume filters at companies where cloud provider alignment matters. List the credential name and year earned in a dedicated section so automated screeners register it before a recruiter reads the file.
Negotiate the cloud tooling budget at offer stage
Many cloud engineers overlook asking about sandbox accounts, architecture review access, and professional development budgets during negotiation. These directly affect your ability to stay current with platform updates and are worth raising before you accept.
Cloud Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cloud software engineers?
The companies hiring the most cloud software engineers right now include Google, Apple, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring is concentrated at cloud-native technology companies, large financial institutions modernizing infrastructure, and healthcare organizations scaling data platforms.
How many cloud software engineer jobs are remote?
About 69% of cloud software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible engineering disciplines to find remote work in. Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and backend API roles tend to offer the highest share of remote options compared to roles requiring on-site data center access.
How do you become a cloud software engineer?
Start with a solid foundation in software development, then deepen your knowledge of at least one major cloud provider by completing hands-on labs and earning an associate-level certification. Build projects that involve deploying applications using containers, managed databases, and serverless functions. Practice infrastructure as code and networking fundamentals, then apply to junior cloud or backend roles where cloud deployment is part of the core work.
Can you get hired as a cloud software engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cloud software engineer roles do exist, and employers often prioritize demonstrated cloud project work over years of experience. Build a public portfolio of deployed cloud applications, contribute to open-source infrastructure projects, and earn a foundational cloud certification to show practical knowledge. Targeting companies that operate graduate programs or associate engineer tracks improves your odds at the junior level.
What does the cloud software engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering coding fundamentals and cloud architecture basics. Later rounds typically include a system design interview where you architect a distributed or cloud-native system, behavioral interviews, and occasionally a take-home or live coding exercise. Companies with a strong cloud focus often add a platform or infrastructure design round specific to their stack.
Where can I find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your cloud provider experience, seniority level, and preferred work model, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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