Technical Lead SRE

Mode Talent Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and sponsorship

Global travel to US/Europe/Asia

Follow-the-sun on-call model

Job summary

Mode Talent Pty Ltd in Sydney (CBD) seeks a Technical SRE Lead who will own critical systems and drive reliability initiatives. You will mentor engineers, lead projects, and stay hands-on with advanced infrastructure in a global setting.

The role emphasizes leadership from the front, with opportunities to influence architecture and operations across multiple regions and time zones.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding teams and projects in Big Tech or other large-scale global environments.
• Deep expertise in IT operations spanning SRE, DevOps, Linux Systems, and Networking.
• Linux: scheduling, performance tuning, kernel internals.
• Coding: Python or Shell (C++ a plus but not essential).
• Degree in Computer Science preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to drive critical projects and mentor engineers.
• Engineer scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with product and platform teams across regions.
• Hands-on involvement with incident management and reliability improvements.

Skills

Linux systems

Networking

Python

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C++

Job description

Linux: scheduling, performance tuning, kernel internals
Networking: VLAN tagging, Ethernet routing, multicast, LLDP
Coding: Python or Shell

• Up to AUD 800k package in Year 1

Technical SRE Lead – Sydney (CBD, Office-based)

Join a world-leading global research and technology company where engineering drives success. This is a career-defining opportunity to take charge of critical systems, lead from the front, and remain hands-on with cutting-edge infrastructure.

What’s on offer:

• Up to AUD 800k package in Year 1, with no ceiling on future earnings


• Relocation and full sponsorship available


• International travel to the US, Europe, and Asia


• On-call participation as part of a global follow-the-sun model

About the Role:

We are hiring a Technical SRE Lead who thrives on solving problems head-on. You will drive projects, mentor junior engineers, and engineer solutions across large-scale, high-performance environments. This role is about leading from the front, not from the sidelines.

Preferred Background:

• Experience guiding teams and projects in Big Tech or other large-scale global environments


• Deep expertise in IT operations spanning SRE, DevOps, Linux Systems, and Networking


• Linux: scheduling, performance tuning, kernel internals


• Coding: Python or Shell (C++ a plus but not essential)


• Degree in Computer Science preferred but not required

If you are ready to step into a role with no glass ceiling, world-class compensation, and global scope, this is your next move.