Systems Development Engineer, Operations, Google Public Sector

Google Public Sector is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their team in Reston, VA. This role combines infrastructure automation, system maintenance, and technical problem-solving to support Google's public sector initiatives. As an SDE, you'll be responsible for managing services and systems at scale, focusing on automation and reducing toil through creative engineering solutions.

The position requires a strong background in systems automation and infrastructure, with emphasis on Kubernetes and Linux environments. You'll work on maintaining system stability and security while advocating for customer and operator needs. The role involves both hands-on technical work and collaboration with internal teams to achieve shared goals.

Key aspects of the role include participating in 24x7 on-call rotation, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and contributing to documentation and educational content. The position offers a competitive salary range of $132,000-$189,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Google Public Sector focuses on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, working with local, state and federal government and educational institutions. The role requires 20% travel and offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact government and education sectors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with systems automation and technical infrastructure, knowledge of networking fundamentals, and preferably an active TS/SCI clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about infrastructure engineering who wants to make a difference in the public sector while working with cutting-edge technology at scale.

Google offers a collaborative environment that encourages thinking big and taking risks in a blame-free environment, with emphasis on self-direction and growth. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to impact important government and educational initiatives, making it ideal for engineers who want to apply their skills to meaningful public sector work.