Google Cloud and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Forward Deployed Platform Engineer

Job overview

The Google Cloud and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Forward Deployed Platform Engineer role is hybrid, with onsite work in Chicago, IL three days per week. Compensation is not specified. The role works with clients, Google, and technology partners on distributed cloud and edge adoption. This hands-on engineering role designs and deploys Google Distributed Cloud at enterprise edge locations, establishing scalable and resilient operating patterns. It translates client business needs into technical implementations and supports adoption of distributed workloads, modern application platforms, and AI-driven solutions.

What you'll do

• Lead design and deployment of Google Distributed Cloud to enterprise edge locations
• define edge operations, governance, and security practices
• partner with Google and ecosystem partners
• establish patterns for distributed workloads, data gravity, and local autonomy
• enable edge adoption of AI/ML, analytics, containers, microservices, and serverless
• translate client use cases into technical implementations
• develop reusable frameworks and assets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forward deployed platform engineer

google cloud

google distributed cloud

gdc

hybrid

chicago il

kubernetes

gke

anthos

edge computing

ai/ml

distributed workloads

client consulting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid schedule requires onsite reporting in Chicago three days per week. Requires 6 years of cloud engineering experience with leadership in distributed cloud or edge deployments; expertise in Google Cloud Platform, Google Distributed Cloud, and Kubernetes.

About the employer

PSR Associates Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.