$120,000–$170,000
Senior Engineer, Google Cloud
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$77,000–$202,000Chicago, IL · Raleigh, NC · +62 moreChicago, IL +63Senior
Build and optimize Google Cloud-native applications and generative AI solutions across the software development lifecycle, from greenfield products to legacy modernization.
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At a glance
Posted base pay
$77K–$202KBelow the median
Median $188K
This job$77K–$202KTypical senior FDE payMiddle 50% of 1,826 postings$160K–$220KThe work
Builds what the customer runs
Balance
- Mostly building
- Mixed
- Mostly pre-sales or support
Project stages
- Pre-sales (not covered)
- Proof of concept (not covered)
- Implementation
- Operations (not covered)
Travel Up to 80%
- Coding
- Writes production code
- Builds for
- External customers
- Level
- Senior
- Role
- Technical lead
What they ask for
Experience
Tools
Visa
Less common in FDE jobs
- Company stage: Later private32%
- Company size: About 5,000+ people33%
- Individual contributor or manager: Technical lead45%
Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.
The job description from PwC (US)
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Data, Analytics & AI
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
As a Senior Engineer, Google Cloud you will focus on building, testing, and optimizing cloud-native applications on Google Cloud, supporting work that spans the full software development lifecycle from new application ideas to modernization of legacy platforms. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, mentor junior team members, and navigate changing priorities while using cloud engineering, data, analytics, and AI skills to deliver work within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to the design and delivery of Google Cloud-native solutions that align with business needs, applying technical judgment, interpreting feedback, and using a range of tools and methods to develop, test, and refine applications across technology stacks, programming languages, and delivery phases.
Responsibilities
Building cloud-native applications and generative AI solutions on Google Cloud across the full software development lifecycle
- Translating client requirements into technical designs for greenfield products and modernization efforts
- Developing and testing AI-enabled features using Google Vertex AI, LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation patterns
- Applying Python, LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, and LLMOps practices to create scalable engineering solutions
- Evaluating model performance, guardrails, and orchestration approaches to improve reliability and business fit
- Collaborating with client stakeholders to shape technical direction, clarify priorities, and adapt delivery plans as needs evolve
- Reviewing code, design choices, and deliverables for alignment with engineering methods, security needs, and platform standards
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to knowledge sharing across cloud engineering and AI delivery efforts
What You Must Have
At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
Demonstrating Google Vertex AI and LLM APIs experience
- Applying Python, LangChain, and LangGraph in delivery
- Building retrieval-augmented generation and vector database solutions
- Evaluating LLM guardrails, testing, and LLMOps practices
- Translating client needs into cloud-native engineering work
- Mentoring junior team members through complex delivery tasks
Travel Requirements
Up to 80%
Job Posting End Date
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
About PwC (US)
US member firm of a global professional-services network delivering audit, tax, deals, consulting, and technology transformation for enterprises.
Private Late · 5000+ people
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