Software Developer II, Site Reliability Developer, Google Cloud

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) at Google is an engineering discipline that combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain large-scale, distributed systems. As an SRE, you'll ensure Google's services maintain appropriate reliability and uptime while focusing on performance and capacity. The role involves creative engineering solutions to operations problems, with emphasis on automation and system optimization. SREs spend time on both operational work and software development, particularly focusing on infrastructure and automation. The culture promotes diversity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving in a blame-free environment. The position offers opportunities to work on meaningful projects with support and mentorship for growth. The compensation package includes a base salary range of $118,000-$170,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role requires strong technical skills in software development, system design, and problem-solving, with responsibilities including code development, review, documentation, and system troubleshooting. Google's SRE team is known for their work on maintaining massive distributed systems and has literally written the book on Site Reliability Engineering practices.