Google

Principal Architect

Google$168K — $222K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 10 years of experience or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience.
  • 8 years in structured Enterprise Architecture practices, particularly with cloud migration.
  • Experience in designing highly distributed global cloud systems.
  • Proficiency in network technologies: routing, VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls.
  • Database management experience across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted advisory relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders.
  • Recommend comprehensive strategies for Google Cloud integration and architecture.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage enterprise architecture relationships.
  • Engage with Value Engineering to highlight the business value of technical solutions and drive growth.
  • Empower partners to achieve successful migrations and offer domain expertise in public cloud technology.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
  • Access to industry-leading resources and tools for project success.
  • Flexible work environment with regional travel opportunities.
Full Job Description
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X The application window will be open until at least September 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Consulting, or a related field and 10 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Principal Architect-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Consulting, or a related field, and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in a Principal Architect-related occupation.
  • Position requires 8 years of experience in the following: Structured Enterprise Architecture practices for hybrid cloud or on-premise-to-cloud migration deployments; Architecture and design of highly distributed global cloud-based systems; Technical presentation to stakeholders and executive leaders; Network technology including routing, VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls (Determining GCP Competitive Differentiators); and Database management of multiple databases or related application stacks.


Responsibilities
  • Build trusted advisory relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders to identify priorities and design comprehensive strategies across the Google ecosystem.
  • Recommend integration strategies and enterprise architectures to successfully implement solutions while providing best practices that optimize Google Cloud effectiveness.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with product management to manage holistic enterprise architecture relationships and govern cloud strategies.
  • Partner with Value Engineering to articulate the total value of technical solutions and drive business growth through pipeline development and revenue generation.
  • Empower partners to drive successful pilots and migrations while removing technical barriers to secure client wins and expand opportunities. Provide domain expertise around public cloud technology by promoting solutions at industry conferences and traveling to customer sites as required. Regional travel required at least 10% of the time to unanticipated worksites.


The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,350 - $222,000 42.86% bonus target equity benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

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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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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