Google's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain large-scale, distributed, fault-tolerant systems. As an SRE II, you'll be responsible for ensuring Google Cloud's services maintain reliability and appropriate uptime while managing capacity and performance. The role involves significant software development focused on system optimization, infrastructure building, and automation. You'll tackle unique scaling challenges specific to Google Cloud, applying expertise in coding, algorithms, and large-scale system design. The team values diversity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving in a blame-free environment. You'll collaborate with professionals from various backgrounds, working on meaningful projects while receiving support and mentorship for continuous growth. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring the reliability of systems that impact millions of users globally. SRE's culture promotes self-direction and risk-taking while maintaining a supportive environment for learning and development. This role is perfect for engineers who enjoy the intersection of software development and systems engineering, with a focus on reliability and scale.