Google's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Ads Site Reliability Engineering division. This role combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain large-scale, distributed systems. The position focuses on ensuring Google Cloud's services maintain optimal reliability and performance while driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, distributed systems, and technical leadership. You'll be responsible for managing complex scaling challenges unique to Google Cloud, working on system optimization, infrastructure development, and automation. The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology while collaborating with diverse teams in a blame-free environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking. As part of the Technical Infrastructure team, you'll contribute to the architecture that powers Google's vast product portfolio, from data centers to next-generation platforms. The position requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership abilities to influence and guide cross-functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact the reliability and scalability of Google's critical infrastructure while growing in a supportive, learning-oriented environment.