Principal Engineer, Site Reliability

tmobile

Frisco (TX)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 226,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual stock grant

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k)

Job summary

T-Mobile is investing in you with a Total Rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, annual stock grants, an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k), and access to money coaches. This role strengthens system reliability and efficiency through SRE practices and automation, directly impacting customer experience and digital infrastructure.

The position emphasizes problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning to stay ahead of evolving technologies in a

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
7+ years in operations or DevOps environments
Experience troubleshooting customer issues and managing relationships
Strong scripting (Bash, PowerShell) and programming knowledge (Java, C#); SQL is a plus

Responsibilities

Implement SRE practices and automation to improve reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adopt Agile/DevOps
Resolve complex technical challenges with data-driven analysis
Use advanced tools to accelerate software deployment
Engage in continuous learning to keep up with new tech
Reduce incidents by automating and streamlining processes
Take on additional duties as assigned by management

Skills

Application Monitoring

Automation

CI/CD

Capacity Planning

Cloud Infrastructure

Incident Management

Infrastructure As Code

Mentorship

Scripting

System Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Cloud Architect

AWS DevOps Engineer

CKA

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Job Overview

This role supports organizational goals by enhancing system reliability and resilience to improve software development and deployment efficiency. It involves applying site reliability engineering principles and automation to reduce manual work and prevent operational incidents. The role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve complex technical issues effectively. Success is measured by system stability, incident reduction, and acceleration of software delivery processes. The work directly impacts the performance and reliability of the organization's digital infrastructure and customer experience.

Job Responsibilities

Implement site reliability engineering practices and automation tools to improve system reliability and resilience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Agile and DevOps methodology adoption
Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve complex technical challenges
Utilize advanced technologies and tools to accelerate software development and deployment
Engage in continuous learning to maintain technical expertise and adapt to emerging technologies
Reduce operational incidents by minimizing manual effort through automation and effective problem resolution
Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of related work experience OR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)

Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. (Preferred)
7-10 years Working in operations or develops environments (Preferred)
7-10 years Troubleshooting customer related issues and managing customer relationships (Preferred)
7-10 years Very adept with scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.), in addition to other programming languages, Java, C#, etc. SQL also a plus (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Application Monitoring (Required)
Automation (Required)
CI/CD (Required)
Capacity Planning (Required)
Cloud Infrastructure (Required)
Incident Management (Required)
Infrastructure As Code (IaC) (Required)
Mentorship (Required)
Scripting (Required)System Reliability (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect Certification from Google that validates the ability to design, develop, and manage a secure, scalable, and reliable cloud architecture using Google Cloud technologies.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Certification from Amazon Web Services that validates technical expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on the AWS platform.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification that validates the skills required for day-to-day administration of Kubernetes clusters. ()

Travel

Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $150,360 - $271,200

The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earnings may be higher or lower depending on individual performance and overall company results.

The base pay range reflects the compensation component of this opportunity. The candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ367226¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on individual and/or company performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. The incentive component included in the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity reflects target performance. Actual earnings included in the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity reflect target performance; actual payouts may vary.

National Base Pay Range

National Base Pay Range: $125,300 - $226,000

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