Software Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud

Google's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II to lead and grow their Cloud infrastructure. This role combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain Google's large-scale, distributed systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring Google's services maintain optimal reliability and performance while driving continuous improvement.

The position requires a strong technical background with 8 years of experience in data structures and algorithms, along with proven leadership capabilities demonstrated through 3 years of people management. You'll be responsible for managing a team of Software/Systems Engineers, overseeing critical projects, and ensuring service reliability through automation and systematic problem-solving.

In this role, you'll work with Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which forms the backbone of Google's product portfolio. You'll lead initiatives to optimize system performance, implement automation to prevent issues, and manage global on-call rotations. The role offers unique challenges of scale specific to Google while providing opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology and diverse, talented teams.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in distributed systems with strong leadership abilities. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, systematic problem-solving approaches, and the ability to mentor and develop team members. This position offers the opportunity to impact Google's infrastructure at a global scale while working in an environment that values diversity, intellectual curiosity, and innovation.

Google provides a supportive, blame-free environment that promotes self-direction and continuous learning. You'll have the chance to work on meaningful projects while receiving the support and mentorship needed to grow both technically and as a leader. The role offers exposure to complex technical challenges while allowing you to shape the future of Google's infrastructure reliability.