Staff Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud

Google Cloud's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build and maintain large-scale, distributed systems. This role combines software and systems engineering to ensure Google Cloud's services maintain optimal reliability and performance. The position involves working on complex challenges unique to Google's scale, focusing on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure, and implementing automation.

As an SRE Staff Engineer, you'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity and problem-solving in a blame-free environment. The role requires expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design. You'll work on meaningful projects while receiving support and mentorship for continuous learning and growth.

The Technical Infrastructure team is crucial in maintaining Google's architecture, from data centers to next-generation platforms. The role involves the entire service lifecycle, from design and deployment to operation and refinement. Key responsibilities include system design consulting, capacity planning, launch reviews, and maintaining service health through monitoring and automation.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely from Poland, contributing to Google's hybrid workplace model. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience with data structures/algorithms and strong expertise in distributed systems. You'll join a diverse team that brings together various backgrounds and perspectives, working on systems that power Google's extensive product portfolio.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring both deep technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. You'll be instrumental in ensuring Google Cloud's services meet customer needs while maintaining high reliability and performance standards.