The Forward Deployed Engineer IV role at Google Public Sector involves joining a team of 'innovator-builders' who deploy secure AI solutions across Federal and SLED environments. This position requires a high-agency startup mindset, where engineers actively code and co-build workflows alongside customers. The focus is on resolving complex integration and security challenges while accelerating the adoption of generative AI in mission-critical operations. The role also emphasizes collaboration with Google Cloud Product engineering to provide field insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development using Python or similar coding languages.
• Experience architecting AI systems on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience building pipelines for structured and unstructured data using vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-like architectures.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.

• Serve as a developer for complex AI applications, transitioning from rapid prototypes to production-grade workflows.
• Architect and code the connective tissue between Google’s AI products and customer's live infrastructure.
• Build high-performance evaluation pipelines and observability frameworks to ensure systems meet accuracy, safety, and latency requirements.
• Identify repeatable field patterns and friction points in Google’s AI stack and convert them into reusable modules.
• Co-build with Customer Engineering teams to instill Google-grade development best practices.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.