AI Practice Director, Google Cloud

Department Icon Data Science Analytics & Machine Learning
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Posted: 2 months ago
15-17 years
Bengaluru / Bangalore, Karnataka
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) or Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) sales roles.
  • 15 years of experience as a pre-sales leader or quota-carrying solution architect within the cloud ecosystem.
  • 10 years of customer-facing experience running engagements with clients (e.g., consulting, project management, sales, implementation or technical sales).
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and modern technology stacks that support business scaling.
  • Experience with cloud, data, and AI technologies.
Preferred qualifications:
  • MBA or Masters degree in Computer Science.
  • Experience in the India enterprise and digital native market.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with sales, product, and engineering teams.
  • Experience working in a hyper-growth environment.
  • Strong track record in scaling a practice or business line.
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As the Director for AI Practice in India, you will be the leader responsible for bringing experience and thought leadership to help set mission and strategy for our AI products and offerings in the subregion. In this role, you will be a part of the APAC AI Leadership team and work with strategic account teams and sales leadership to drive solution adoption by customers and activation of the broader community of AI specialists across India. You will combine the competencies of deal support, partner enablement, strategy consulting, agreement structuring, and AI experience. You will work with aligned sales resources and support cross-functional pursuit teams. In addition, a key responsibility will be to take product feedback from customers and the field teams to Engineering and get blockers removed or key features accelerated for our customers.
Google Cloud accelerates every organizations ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Googles cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, grow, and upskill the AI practice within the Google Cloud Customer Engineering organization in India.
  • Drive adoption and growth of cloud AI and applied AI products amongst our top clients.
  • Partner with the field sales and customer engineering leadership to achieve our ambitious business objectives.
  • Oversee and coordinate the activities of Cloud AI sellers, ensuring a unified approach to high-growth and digital native accounts.
  • Serve as a key technical leader, leveraging deep understanding of AI to support sales and customer engagements.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Googles EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .

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About Company

Google India Careers 2025

Google is a global technology leader best known for its search engine, cloud computing, advertising platforms, consumer hardware, and AI innovations. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Google entered the India market in 2004 and now operates major campuses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Mumbai. In India, Google serves billions of users through products like Search, YouTube, Android, Google Cloud, and Google Pay, while also investing heavily in digital inclusion and AI‑driven innovation.

Business ModelGoogle operates as a multi‑segment technology company, generating revenue primarily from advertising (Google Ads, YouTube Ads), cloud services (Google Cloud Platform, Workspace), hardware sales (Pixel devices, Nest), and subscription products (YouTube Premium, Google One). In India, Google’s business model blends B2C scale with B2B enterprise solutions, enabling it to serve both individual users and large organisations. The company’s AI‑first strategy integrates machine learning and generative AI across all products, from Search to Workspace, to deliver personalised, efficient, and secure experiences.

Recent Wins & Recognition

  • In 2024, Google Cloud India deepened its strategic alliance with PwC India to deliver Generative AI solutions across industries, leveraging Vertex AI and Gemini models to transform enterprise operations. (https://www.pwc.in/press-releases/2024/google-cloud-pwc-india-enhance-strategic-alliance-transform-enterprise-solutions-generative-ai.html)
  • Google announced a ₹1,000 crore investment in India’s AI ecosystem under the IndiaAI Mission, focusing on AI research, skilling, and start‑up incubation. (https://blog.google/intl/en-in/company-news/outreach-initiatives/google-ai-india-2024-investment/)
  • YouTube India surpassed 600 million monthly active users, launching new AI‑powered creator tools to boost content quality and monetisation. (https://blog.youtube/press/)
  • Google was recognised among the Top 3 Best Workplaces in India 2024 by Great Place to Work® Institute, highlighting its inclusive culture and employee well‑being programs. (https://www.greatplacetowork.in/best-workplaces-in-india-2024/)

Culture & ValuesGoogle’s core values include focus on the user, innovation, integrity, and respect for the individual. The company fosters a collaborative, open, and inclusive work environment, encouraging employees to spend 20% of their time on passion projects. In India, Google actively supports digital literacy, women in tech, and sustainability initiatives, while offering flexible work models, world‑class learning resources, and global mobility opportunities.


Client‑Facing & Internal Domains – Google India

Search & Knowledge Products

What it is – Google’s core product family, including Google Search, Google Maps, Google News, and Google Lens. India‑based roles include:

  • Search Quality & Ranking – Algorithm tuning, spam detection, and relevance optimisation.
  • Geo & Maps Data – Mapping accuracy, local business integration, and navigation features.
  • Knowledge Graph & AI – Semantic search, entity linking, and generative AI integration.

YouTube & Content Platforms

What it is – Google’s video and creator ecosystem, including YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube Shorts. India‑based roles include:

  • Creator Partnerships – Onboarding and supporting content creators.
  • Content Policy & Moderation – Ensuring compliance with community guidelines.
  • Product Growth & Monetisation – Ad formats, subscriptions, and engagement tools.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

What it is – Enterprise cloud services for compute, storage, AI, and analytics. India‑based roles include:

  • Cloud Solutions Architecture – Designing enterprise cloud deployments.
  • Data & AI Engineering – Vertex AI, BigQuery, and ML pipelines.
  • Customer Engineering – Pre‑sales technical consulting and onboarding.

Ads & Commerce

What it is – Google’s advertising and commerce products, including Google Ads, AdSense, Google Shopping, and Merchant Center. India‑based roles include:

  • Campaign Optimisation – Performance marketing and bid strategy.
  • Product Management – Ad formats, targeting, and measurement tools.
  • Merchant Solutions – E‑commerce integrations and seller support.

Hardware & Devices

What it is – Consumer electronics like Pixel phones, Nest smart home devices, and Chromebooks. India‑based roles include:

  • Hardware Engineering – Device design, testing, and localisation.
  • Supply Chain & Ops – Vendor management and logistics.
  • Retail & Channel Partnerships – Distribution and sales enablement.


Internal Functions

What it is – Corporate and enabling teams that support Google’s global operations. India‑based roles include:

  • People Operations (HR) – Talent acquisition, L&D, and employee engagement.
  • Finance & Legal – Compliance, contracts, and budgeting.
  • IT & Security – Infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise tools.


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