FAQs
What are the minimum qualifications required for the Technical Solutions Engineer position?
The minimum qualifications include 4 years of experience with IaaS solutions and cloud storage solutions, networking fundamentals, debugging/troubleshooting workload issues across multi-node environments, fluency in German and English, and the ability to pass enhanced background checks while holding German Citizenship.
Are there preferred qualifications for the role?
Yes, preferred qualifications include experience in large-scale distributed production environments, managing hosted services/SaaS, familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, and Go, as well as troubleshooting large-scale applications.
What type of work schedule should I expect for this position?
The job may require you to work in a Shift Pattern or non-standard hours, including weekends, to provide 24x7 support to customers.
Will I need to work at customer sites?
Yes, you may be required to work at customer sites for periods of time to build trust and relationships during various phases, including day-one, pre-production, and post-production.
What is the main responsibility of a Technical Solutions Engineer in this role?
The main responsibility is to manage customer problems by effectively diagnosing and resolving issues, providing technical support, and acting as a bridge between the customer and Google's support team.
How will I collaborate with other teams?
You will work with cross-functional teams, including engineering and sales, to understand customer issues and advocate for their needs to improve product quality and resolve technical deployment obstacles.
What technologies should I be familiar with for this position?
You should be familiar with technologies such as Kubernetes, system virtualization, SQL databases, networking fundamentals, and various programming/scripting languages including Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
Is fluency in languages required for this position?
Yes, fluency in both German and English is required to support client relationship management in the region.
Is there a focus on customer advocacy in this role?
Yes, the role is focused on understanding customer needs and advocating for their issues to drive the success of Google Cloud.
What type of products will I be supporting as a Technical Solutions Engineer?
You will be supporting Google Distributed Cloud products and assisting customers with their transition to Google Cloud solutions.