Systems Development Engineer III

Google is seeking a Systems Development Engineer III to join their Public Sector team, focusing on managing services and systems at scale. This role combines infrastructure management, security, and automation to enable data exchange between networks of differing security classifications. The position requires expertise in Linux/Unix systems, automation using Python/Go, and cross-domain solutions.

The role is part of Google Public Sector, which brings Google's capabilities to government and education sectors. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that enables secure communication between different security classification levels, requiring both technical expertise and understanding of security protocols.

As an SDE III, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing cross-domain solutions, ensuring compliance with government security standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders including security teams and government agencies. The role emphasizes automation, reducing toil, and developing tools that solve classes of problems rather than individual issues.

The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $132,000-$189,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and security clearance who wants to work on meaningful projects that impact government operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud technologies, networking, and continuous configuration automation tools. Strong communication skills are essential as you'll be working with various stakeholders and contributing to a collaborative, blame-free environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine technical expertise with mission-critical work in the public sector, offering the chance to work on Google-scale services while contributing to important government initiatives.