Senior Forward Deployed Developer, Generative AI, Google Cloud, Toronto

Senior Forward Deployed Developer, Generative AI, Google Cloud Toronto, ON, Canada; Montreal, QC, Canada

This posting is for a new vacancy. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Toronto, ON, Canada; Montreal, QC, Canada.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

5 years of experience with software development using Python or similar coding languages.

Experience taking production‑grade AI‑driven solutions from conception to launch and architecting AI systems on cloud platforms (e.g., GCP).

Experience building pipelines for structured and unstructured data using both vector databases and RAG‑like architectures to power enterprise AI solutions.

Experience leading technical discovery sessions.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Experience implementing multi‑agent systems using frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI, ADK) and complex patterns (e.g., ReAct, self‑reflection, hierarchical delegation).

Knowledge of "LLM‑native" metrics (e.g., tokens/sec, cost‑per‑request) and techniques for optimizing state management and granular tracing.

About the job As a GenAI Forward Deployed Developer at Google Cloud, you are an embedded builder who bridges the gap between frontier AI products and production‑grade reality within customers. Unlike traditional advisory roles, you function as an "innovator‑builder," moving beyond high‑level architecture to code, debug, and jointly ship bespoke agentic solutions directly within the customer’s environment. This role is designed for high‑agency developers with a founder’s mindset. You will address blockers to production including solving the integration complexities, data readiness issues, and state‑management challenges that prevent AI from reaching enterprise‑grade maturity. By embedding with strategic accounts, you serve a dual purpose: providing "white glove" deployment of complex AI systems and acting as a critical feedback loop, transforming real‑world field insights into Google Cloud’s future product roadmap.

It’s an exciting time to join Google Cloud’s Go‑To‑Market team, leading the AI revolution for businesses worldwide. You’ll excel by leveraging Google’s brand credibility—a legacy built on inventing foundational technologies and proven at scale. We’ll provide you with the world’s mostadvanced AI portfolio, including frontier Gemini models, and the complete Vertex AI platform, helping you to solve business problems. We’re a collaborative culture providing direct access to DeepMind’s engineering and research minds, empowering you to solve customer challenges. Join us to be the catalyst for our mission, drive customer success, and define the new cloud era—the market is yours.

The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is CAD 182,000‑187,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please note that the compensation details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Serve as a developer for complex AI applications, transitioning from rapid prototypes to production‑grade agentic workflows (e.g., multi‑agent systems, MCP servers) that drive measurable ROI.

Architect and code the "connective tissue" between Google’s AI products and customer’s live infrastructure, including APIs, legacy data silos, and security perimeters as part of an expert team.

Build high‑performance evaluation pipelines and observability frameworks to ensure agentic systems meet rigorous requirements for accuracy, safety, and latency.

Identify repeatable field patterns and friction points in Google’s AI stack, converting them into reusable modules or formal product feature requests for the developer teams.

Be able to co‑build with technical sales teams to instill Google‑grade development best practices, ensuring long‑term project success and high end‑user adoption.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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