Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud seeks a Software Engineer in Site Reliability Engineering to design, build, and scale enterprise-grade software systems. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and cost-aware architecture, with leadership across multi-year roadmaps and mentoring of engineers.

The position requires strong coding skills, system-wide debugging, and the ability to drive outages to resolution while guiding teams on best practices and design decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience with a related degree.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience is accepted.
• Experience in architecture, data analysis, reliability, and multi-year roadmaps is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions for enterprise-grade products.
• Drive the technical vision and architectural roadmap for key projects.
• Review code and designs to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Triage and resolve complex system issues to improve service operations.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Advanced software development

Architecture design

Data analysis

Outage response

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires 5 years of experience in the following: Advanced software development or programming, including code refactoring, debugging, and application of data structures/algorithms; Software and systems architecture design or solution architecture for performance, reliability, and cost; Data analysis and synthesis or systems analysis for system simplification and process automation; Responding to large service outages to restore service; and Technical leadership to generate multi-year roadmaps and milestones for the entire team.

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 $255,700 - $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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions that maintain and enhance enterprise‑grade products.
• Drive the technical vision and architectural roadmap for key projects, designing solutions for complex and ambiguous problems.
• Review code and technical designs from peers, providing feedback to ensure best practices in reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Triage and resolve complex system issues by analyzing root causes and implementing solutions to improve service operations and quality. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of software development initiatives.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to the engineering community through documentation, training, and participation in hiring processes.

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