SRE Engineering Manager — Lead Reliability & Growth Equity

Google Inc.

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 213,000 - 300,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Google Houston, TX, USA is seeking a Manager, Software Engineer in Site Reliability Engineering to lead a team of engineers focused on uptime, availability, and scalable infrastructure across global services.

The role emphasizes ownership and decision making, with a base salary range of $213,100–$300,000 plus a 20% bonus target, equity and benefits. Hybrid schedule may be allowed; English proficiency is required and equity grants are discretionary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Alternative: Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Requires 6 years of experience in software development, distributed systems design, team management, conflict resolution, and process automation.

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.