Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Google is a global technology company that builds and maintains large-scale, distributed systems and infrastructure.
$237,000 - $337,000
Site Reliability
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI · Cloud

Description For Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Google's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to join their technical infrastructure organization. This role combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain Google Cloud's large-scale, distributed systems. As an SRE, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and uptime of both internal and external systems while focusing on optimization, infrastructure development, and automation.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex scaling challenges specific to Google Cloud, utilizing your expertise in coding, algorithms, and large-scale system design. You'll be part of a diverse and intellectually curious team that values problem-solving and openness. The role involves leading major software components, managing incident responses, and mentoring team members while working on meaningful projects.

The Technical Infrastructure team is crucial in maintaining Google's vast architecture and developing next-generation platforms. You'll work alongside talented engineers to ensure optimal network performance and user experience. The role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This position is ideal for experienced engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, have strong leadership skills, and want to make a significant impact on Google's infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work in a blame-free environment that promotes self-direction while providing support and mentorship for continuous learning and growth. The role requires expertise in system administration, networking, and programming, with a focus on building reliable, scalable solutions for one of the world's leading technology companies.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

  • Lead designs of major software components, systems, and features to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Google's services
  • Lead sustainable incident response, blameless postmortems, and production improvements
  • Provide guidance to other team members on managing availability and performance of mission critical services
  • Mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards
  • Manage individual projects priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

Requirements For Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Linux
Python
Go
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with programming in one or more programming languages
  • 4 years of experience leading projects
  • 3 years of experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed systems
  • Experience with system administration and/or networking
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Equity compensation
  • Parental leave
  • Bonus compensation

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