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Cloud Architect roles at Google sit at the intersection of large-scale infrastructure design and enterprise product strategy. Google has a strong track record of sponsoring work visas for technical roles in this function, making it a realistic target if you're on H-1B, H-1B1, or E-3 status.
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience working with client-side web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or HTTP).
- 8 years of experience coding with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python).
- Experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Certification in Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Google Workspace Administrator, or CISSP/CCSP.
- 5 years of experience in solutions architecture, with 2 years of experience in zero trust or endpoint security.
- Experience with threat modeling, network security principles (e.g., segmentation, IDS/firewalls), security automation and orchestration, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX) as they relate to context-aware access and enterprise security.
- Ability to lead proof of concept (PoC) engagements, translate browser telemetry into business risk mitigation for C-level stakeholders.
ABOUT THE JOB
gTech’s Professional Services team takes a creative, collaborative, and customer-centric approach to provide foundational services and forward-looking business solutions to top advertiser and publisher customers. Through technical implementation, optimization, and key solutions, gTech Professional Services helps customers attain their business goals while building long-term capabilities.
The goal is to connect customers and partners with the best of Google products such as Chrome Enterprise Premium, Cameyo, ChromeOS, and Android to provide a powerful, secure end user experience.
We are seeking a highly skilled Chrome Enterprise Engineer to lead the deployment and management of secure browser environments. In this role, you will need to possess a robust understanding of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem, specifically regarding service accounts, and the security of Google Cloud Workstations. You will act as a bridge between identity and endpoint management, integrating Chrome with major providers while ensuring seamless policy alignment.
Beyond core management, you will drive security maturity through integrations with partners and utilize virtualization tools for legacy application delivery. A strategic mindset is essential; you must be able to navigate the engaged landscape to articulate the unique value of cloud-native security. Ultimately, you will optimize the architecture to reduce reliance on traditional solutions.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$265,000 + 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
- Design end-to-end security architectures utilizing Chrome enterprise premium for secure SaaS access, private web app delivery, and unmanaged/bring your own device (BYOD) strategies.
- Lead the technical implementation of identity-aware proxy (IAP) and context-aware access (CAA) policies within the Google Cloud Console to secure corporate resources.
- Integrate Chrome telemetry with the customer’s security stack, specifically linking browser signals to Google SecOps (Chronicle) or third-party SIEM/XDR platforms.
- Build granular data loss prevention (DLP) rules to prevent data exfiltration across web apps, including the governance of Generative AI (Gemini) tools within the browser.
- Provide field insights to inform product strategy, deliver executive briefing center (EBC) content on Chrome's roadmap, and develop enablement resources for Google Cloud and Chrome customer engineers, advocating Chrome enterprise security solutions.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience working with client-side web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or HTTP).
- 8 years of experience coding with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python).
- Experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Certification in Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Google Workspace Administrator, or CISSP/CCSP.
- 5 years of experience in solutions architecture, with 2 years of experience in zero trust or endpoint security.
- Experience with threat modeling, network security principles (e.g., segmentation, IDS/firewalls), security automation and orchestration, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX) as they relate to context-aware access and enterprise security.
- Ability to lead proof of concept (PoC) engagements, translate browser telemetry into business risk mitigation for C-level stakeholders.
ABOUT THE JOB
gTech’s Professional Services team takes a creative, collaborative, and customer-centric approach to provide foundational services and forward-looking business solutions to top advertiser and publisher customers. Through technical implementation, optimization, and key solutions, gTech Professional Services helps customers attain their business goals while building long-term capabilities.
The goal is to connect customers and partners with the best of Google products such as Chrome Enterprise Premium, Cameyo, ChromeOS, and Android to provide a powerful, secure end user experience.
We are seeking a highly skilled Chrome Enterprise Engineer to lead the deployment and management of secure browser environments. In this role, you will need to possess a robust understanding of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem, specifically regarding service accounts, and the security of Google Cloud Workstations. You will act as a bridge between identity and endpoint management, integrating Chrome with major providers while ensuring seamless policy alignment.
Beyond core management, you will drive security maturity through integrations with partners and utilize virtualization tools for legacy application delivery. A strategic mindset is essential; you must be able to navigate the engaged landscape to articulate the unique value of cloud-native security. Ultimately, you will optimize the architecture to reduce reliance on traditional solutions.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$265,000 + 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
- Design end-to-end security architectures utilizing Chrome enterprise premium for secure SaaS access, private web app delivery, and unmanaged/bring your own device (BYOD) strategies.
- Lead the technical implementation of identity-aware proxy (IAP) and context-aware access (CAA) policies within the Google Cloud Console to secure corporate resources.
- Integrate Chrome telemetry with the customer’s security stack, specifically linking browser signals to Google SecOps (Chronicle) or third-party SIEM/XDR platforms.
- Build granular data loss prevention (DLP) rules to prevent data exfiltration across web apps, including the governance of Generative AI (Gemini) tools within the browser.
- Provide field insights to inform product strategy, deliver executive briefing center (EBC) content on Chrome's roadmap, and develop enablement resources for Google Cloud and Chrome customer engineers, advocating Chrome enterprise security solutions.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Align your credentials to Google's levels
Google maps Cloud Architect candidates to its internal L5–L7 ladder. Frame your resume around system design scope, not just cloud certifications. GCP-specific experience, particularly with BigQuery, GKE, or Anthos, signals direct role fit before the first screen.
Target teams with active LCA filings
Google files Labor Condition Applications with the DOL before sponsoring any visa. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for Google's recent Cloud Architect LCA filings to identify which business units and office locations are actively hiring sponsored roles right now.
Browse open roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Architect openings at Google by visa type. This surfaces roles where sponsorship is confirmed, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying and asking recruiters whether H-1B or E-3 is supported.
Clarify your visa category early in recruiting
Google's recruiting process moves fast. Disclose your visa type and current status to your recruiter before the system design round. For E-3 applicants especially, the Labor Condition Application must be certified before your consular appointment, so early alignment prevents offer-to-start delays.
Prepare for the system design interview specifically
Google's Cloud Architect interviews weight distributed systems design and cloud-native architecture heavily. Practice designing multi-region failover systems and explaining trade-offs between Google Kubernetes Engine and competing orchestration approaches. USCIS specialty occupation standards require your role to demand a directly related degree, so your interview answers should reflect that technical depth.
Negotiate start dates around USCIS processing windows
If your offer requires an H-1B transfer, standard USCIS processing runs three to five months. Premium processing cuts that to 15 business days. Confirm with Google's immigration team which processing option they use before accepting, so your proposed start date is actually achievable.
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Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for Cloud Architects?
Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for Cloud Architect roles. Cloud architecture qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field. Google works with in-house immigration counsel to manage filings, and sponsorship is standard for this function across its U.S. engineering offices.
Which visa types does Google sponsor for Cloud Architect roles?
Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for Cloud Architect positions. H-1B is available to workers of any nationality but subject to the annual lottery. H-1B1 is reserved for Chilean and Singaporean nationals and has a separate cap. E-3 is exclusive to Australian citizens and offers a simpler consular process with no lottery requirement.
How do I apply for Cloud Architect jobs at Google?
Apply directly through Google's careers portal or find open roles filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate. Google's Cloud Architect hiring process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview focused on system design, and a virtual onsite with multiple architecture and behavioral rounds. Roles are posted by specific product area, so search by team as well as title.
What qualifications does Google expect for Cloud Architect roles?
Google expects hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure at scale, typically across compute, networking, and storage layers. Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform is strongly preferred, and experience with Kubernetes, distributed systems, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform is common in job descriptions. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field is the baseline USCIS requires for specialty occupation sponsorship.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship from Google?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once a year, with USCIS accepting registrations each March for an October 1 start date. If you're already on H-1B with another employer, Google can file a transfer petition at any time and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it. For E-3 or H-1B1 applicants, the timeline is shorter because there's no lottery, but the DOL must certify the Labor Condition Application before your consular appointment.
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