Senior Software Developer, Site Reliability Development

Google is seeking a Senior Software Developer for their Site Reliability Development team, combining software and systems development to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. This role focuses on ensuring Google's services maintain reliability and appropriate uptime while continuously improving performance and capacity management. The position involves complex challenges unique to Google's scale, requiring expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design.

The role is part of Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to keeping Google's extensive product portfolio running smoothly. Team members work on developing and maintaining data centers, building next-generation Google platforms, and ensuring networks operate at peak performance to deliver the best possible user experience.

As a Senior SRE Developer, you'll be involved in the complete lifecycle of services, from initial design through deployment and ongoing operation. Key responsibilities include system design consulting, platform development, capacity planning, and launch reviews. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding projects and providing technical direction to team members.

The position offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000 base salary plus bonus, equity, and benefits) and the opportunity to work in a culture that values intellectual curiosity and problem-solving. Google promotes self-direction while providing support and mentorship for continued learning and growth. The role is ideal for experienced developers who are passionate about large-scale systems, automation, and maintaining high-reliability services.