Google

Forward Deployed Engineer IV, GenAI, Google Cloud

Google$207K — $300K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years of software development experience using Python or similar languages.
  • Experience with pipelines for structured and unstructured data, utilizing vector databases and RAG architectures for AI solutions.
  • Proven experience in launching production-grade AI-driven solutions for customers.
  • Experience architecting AI systems on cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Ability to lead technical discovery sessions with customers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop complex AI applications from prototypes to production-grade workflows, ensuring measurable ROI.
  • Architect and code the integration between Google AI products and customer infrastructure, including APIs and security.
  • Build evaluation pipelines and observability frameworks for agentic systems meeting high standards for accuracy and safety.
  • Identify and document common patterns and obstacles in Google's AI stack for future product enhancement.
  • Collaborate with Customer Engineering teams to embed Google’s development best practices into projects.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location options across major cities in the USA.
  • Access to professional development opportunities and resources.
  • Participation in employee wellness and support programs.
  • Comprehensive healthcare and benefits packages.
  • A dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with software development using Python or similar coding languages.
  • Experience building pipelines for structured and unstructured data using both vector databases and RAG-like architectures to power enterprise AI solutions.
  • Experience taking production-grade AI-driven solutions from conception to launch for customers.
  • Experience architecting AI systems on cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)).
  • Experience leading technical discovery sessions with customers.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience implementing multi-agent systems using frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI, ADK) and complex patterns (e.g., ReAct, self-reflection, hierarchical delegation).
  • Knowledge of Large Language Model (LLM) native metrics (e.g., tokens/sec, cost-per-request) and techniques for optimizing state management and granular tracing.


About the job

As a Generative AI (GenAI) Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Google Cloud, you are an embedded builder who bridges the gap between frontier AI products and production-grade reality within customers. Unlike traditional advisory roles, you will function as an innovator-builder, moving beyond high-level architecture to code, debug, and jointly ship bespoke agentic solutions directly within the customer's environment. This role is designed for high-agency engineers with a founder's mindset. You will address blockers to production including solving the integration complexities, data readiness issues, and state-management issues that prevent AI from reaching enterprise-grade maturity. By embedding with strategic accounts, you will serve a dual purpose: providing white glove deployment of complex AI systems and acting as a critical feedback loop, transforming real-world field insights into Google Cloud's future product roadmap.

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

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Responsibilities
  • Serve as a developer for complex AI applications, transitioning from rapid prototypes to production-grade agentic workflows (e.g., multi-agent systems, MCP servers) that drive measurable Return on Investment (ROI).
  • Architect and code the connective tissue between Google's AI products and customer's live infrastructure, including APIs, legacy data silos, and security perimeters as part of an expert team.
  • Build high-performance evaluation pipelines and observability frameworks to ensure agentic systems meet rigorous requirements for accuracy, safety, and latency.
  • Identify repeatable field patterns and friction points in Google's AI stack, converting them into reusable modules or formal product feature requests for the Engineering teams.
  • Co-build with Customer Engineering teams to instill Google-grade development best practices, ensuring long-term project success and high end-user adoption.


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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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