System Engineering Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Play
Description For System Engineering Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Play
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) at Google combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. As an SRE Manager for Google Play, you'll lead a team ensuring Google's services maintain reliability and appropriate uptime while monitoring capacity and performance. The role involves managing complex challenges unique to Google's scale, utilizing expertise in coding, algorithms, and large-scale system design. You'll work within SRE's diverse and collaborative culture, leading projects that directly impact Google's Technical Infrastructure. The position requires both technical excellence and strong leadership skills, as you'll guide a team of engineers while maintaining critical systems. Behind everything users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team, making Google's product portfolio possible. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while providing the support and mentorship needed for team growth and development.
Responsibilities For System Engineering Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Play
- Guide a team of Software/Systems Engineers on projects for users and be responsible for uptime
- Own end-to-end availability and performance of services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence
- Manage on-call rotations across continents, using a follow-the-sun model
- Design, write and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency and efficiency of Google's services
- Develop goals and strategies for the team
- Drive technical projects and provide leadership in a changing environment
- Take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of technical projects
Requirements For System Engineering Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Play
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3 years of experience leading projects and working with administration or networking
- 5 years of experience with programming in one or more programming languages
- 3 years of people management experience
- Experience in recruiting and managing a team of experienced engineers on large scale projects
- Ability to set and drive the 'big picture' strategy while providing technical guidance
- Ability to inspire and motivate the engineering team
