Site Reliability Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and you bring at least 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. With 5 years of experience in software development across various programming languages, you are well-versed in the intricacies of coding and system design. Your leadership experience spans at least 3 years, where you've successfully managed teams, led projects, and tackled the challenges of designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. You hold a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, which further enhances your technical foundation.

You thrive in environments that combine software and systems engineering, particularly in building and running large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. Your understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles allows you to ensure that services maintain reliability and uptime that meets user needs while continuously improving performance. You are passionate about optimizing existing systems and automating processes to eliminate repetitive tasks, showcasing your commitment to efficiency and innovation.

Your intellectual curiosity drives you to solve complex problems, and you value collaboration with diverse teams. You believe in fostering a blame-free environment that encourages risk-taking and creative thinking. As a mentor, you lead by example, establishing credibility through quality technical execution and guiding your team through challenges.

What you'll do

In this role, you will manage on-call rotations across continents, utilizing a follow-the-sun model to ensure continuous service availability. You will design, write, and deliver software solutions that enhance the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Google's services. Your responsibilities will include leading the SRE team in automating responses to non-exceptional service conditions and implementing strategies to prevent problem recurrence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address the unique challenges of scale that Google faces, leveraging your expertise in coding, algorithms, and complexity analysis. Your role will involve not only technical leadership but also strategic decision-making to improve system performance and reliability. You will be responsible for mentoring team members, fostering their growth, and ensuring that the team operates effectively in a high-pressure environment.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a culture that values intellectual curiosity and problem-solving. We provide opportunities for professional development and encourage you to take risks in a supportive environment. You will work alongside talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on millions of users worldwide. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, recognizing the importance of work-life balance and employee well-being. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a difference in the world.