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# Principal Engineer, Migration and Modernization

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $307,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Database Migration, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/44AC48054A444786875C7EC7140B0A9A/job/

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 15 years of experience building database systems and delivering them in production.
 * 10 years of experience with data platforms, systems engineering, and cloud infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications:

 * Experience with open-source databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
 * Expertise in database systems engineering, prioritizing systems over AI model development.
 * Familiarity with database internals like Query Processing, Transaction Management, and Storage.
 * Product sensibility and the ability to advocate for key product innovations.

## Description

As a Principal Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for the Database Migration and Modernization (M&M) portfolio. This is a senior systems-focused engineering role requiring deep expertise in database systems and cloud infrastructure. You will drive the technical direction across the M&M portfolio, ensuring Google remains at the forefront of database modernization. You will utilize cross-organizational influence and leadership capabilities to drive initiatives across multiple product lines.You will lead the technical direction for the global M&M product portfolio. You will drive cross-organizational and multi-product portfolio initiatives as a technical leader. You will inspire a highly technical team of subject matter experts and industry influencers., * Develop and own the technical roadmap for the M&M portfolio, identifying key innovation opportunities.

 * Drive the overall architecture and design of key modernization and migration components.
 * Work with product management to ensure M&M investments align with Google Data Cloud goals.
 * Engage with external customers to understand complex modernization needs and deliver impact.