Manager, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Google Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 221,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud in San Francisco, CA seeks a Manager, Software Engineer for Site Reliability Engineering to lead a team responsible for uptime, availability, and reliability at scale. This role blends hands-on software engineering with people leadership and strategic roadmapping.

You will design systems, mentor engineers, manage on-call rotations, and collaborate across teams to deliver resilient infrastructure while aligning goals with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field with 6–8 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience.
• 6 years of experience in: software development in one or more programming languages; code evaluation and software optimization; distributed systems design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Team management and personnel development; performance feedback and coaching; strategic alignment of team goals with organizational objectives; organizational change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to maintain service uptime and manage global on-call rotations.
• Design and deliver software to optimize availability, scalability, and efficiency, building automation to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and execute mid-term technical roadmaps aligned with future infrastructure needs and engineering excellence.

Skills

Distributed systems

Software development

Systems architecture

Team leadership

Technical judgment

Strategic alignment

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Software Eng

Master's degree in CS/CE/Software Eng

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field and 8 years of progressive post-baccalaureate, experience in the job offered or in a Manager, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering-related occupation.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field, and 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a Manager, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering-related occupation.
• Position requires 6 years of experience in the following: Software development in one or more programming languages or Code evaluation and software optimization; Design, analysis, and troubleshooting of distributed systems or Systems architecture optimization for testability, performance, and reliability; Team management and personnel development or Performance feedback and coaching; Strategic alignment of team goals with organizational objectives or Organizational change management and direction-setting; and System risk management regarding dependencies and features or Technical judgment for evaluating engineering solutions.

About the job

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $221,200 - $300,000 + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google San Francisco, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to maintain service uptime while managing global on-call rotations and evaluating technical contributions.
• Design and deliver software that optimizes availability, scalability, and efficiency while building automation to prevent problem recurrence.
• Develop and execute mid-term technical roadmaps that align with future infrastructure needs and prioritize engineering excellence.
• Guide system architecture by vetting designs, breaking down complex problems, and assessing trade-offs to ensure coherent solutions.
• Oversee cross-team engineering projects and improve operational practices to drive reliability, maintainability, and stakeholder alignment. Mentor team members and drive organizational growth through active participation in hiring, training, and community development initiatives.

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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