Senior Software Developer, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud

Google Cloud's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their mission of building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems. This role combines software and systems engineering expertise to ensure Google Cloud's services maintain optimal reliability and performance. The position offers the unique opportunity to work on complex scaling challenges specific to Google Cloud while utilizing advanced coding and system design skills.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure, focusing on optimizing existing systems, building new infrastructure, and implementing automation to improve efficiency. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity and problem-solving, working in a blame-free environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

As an SRE, you'll be responsible for the entire service lifecycle, from initial design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. This includes system design consulting, capacity planning, launch reviews, and monitoring system health metrics. 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 several major tech hubs. You'll be part of Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to supporting Google's entire product portfolio through data center development and platform innovation.

This is an ideal role for experienced engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a significant impact on the reliability and performance of Google Cloud's infrastructure.