Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) at Google is an engineering discipline that combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. As an SRE, you'll ensure Google's services have appropriate reliability and uptime while maintaining performance and capacity. The role involves creative engineering solutions to operations problems, with a focus on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure, and automating operations work.

SREs are responsible for the big picture of how systems interact and use various tools and approaches to solve a broad spectrum of problems. The culture emphasizes diversity, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and openness. The organization brings together people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, encouraging collaboration and risk-taking in a blame-free environment.

You'll work with the Technical Infrastructure team, which builds and maintains Google's data centers and platforms. The role offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000 base salary + bonus + equity + benefits) and requires expertise in software development, distributed systems, and technical leadership.

Key aspects of the role include system design consulting, capacity planning, launch reviews, monitoring system health, automation, and incident response. You'll be part of a team that values sustainable engineering practices and continuous improvement, working on meaningful projects while receiving support and mentorship for professional growth.

The position requires strong technical skills, including experience with large-scale distributed systems and software development. You'll have the opportunity to work in various locations including Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Durham, Raleigh, or Pittsburgh, contributing to the infrastructure that powers Google's vast product portfolio.