Staff Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud

Google Cloud's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their mission of building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems. This role combines software and systems engineering expertise to ensure Google Cloud's services maintain optimal reliability and performance. As a Staff SRE, you'll tackle complex challenges unique to Google's scale, focusing on system optimization, infrastructure development, and automation. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while managing critical systems that impact millions of users.

The role requires deep technical expertise in distributed systems, software development, and system design. You'll be responsible for the entire service lifecycle - from initial design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. Key responsibilities include capacity planning, launch reviews, monitoring system health, and implementing automation to scale systems efficiently.

Google offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in either Pittsburgh, PA or Sunnyvale, CA, and you'll be part of Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which builds and maintains the foundation for Google's vast product portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about system reliability, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to work in a collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity and innovation. The role offers significant technical impact while working with some of the most advanced infrastructure systems in the industry.