Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Photos

Google is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their Google Photos team. This role combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain large-scale, distributed systems. As an SRE, you'll be responsible for ensuring Google Cloud's services maintain reliability and appropriate uptime while monitoring system capacity and performance. The position involves significant software development focused on system optimization, infrastructure building, and automation. You'll work in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and openness, bringing together diverse perspectives. The role offers opportunities to tackle unique scaling challenges specific to Google Cloud while applying expertise in coding, algorithms, and system design. Google promotes self-direction on meaningful projects while providing support and mentorship for growth. The team emphasizes collaboration in a blame-free environment where taking risks and thinking big is encouraged. This position is ideal for someone interested in the intersection of software development and systems engineering, with a focus on maintaining and improving critical infrastructure.