Senior Software Developer, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to join their technical infrastructure team. This role combines software and systems engineering to build and maintain Google Cloud's large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems.

As an SRE, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and uptime of both internally critical and externally-visible systems, while constantly monitoring capacity and performance. The role involves significant software development work, focusing on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure, and implementing automation solutions.

The position offers unique challenges of scale specific to Google Cloud, requiring expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design. You'll be working in an environment that values diversity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving, where collaboration and risk-taking are encouraged in a blame-free atmosphere.

The role provides an opportunity to work on meaningful projects with self-direction, while receiving necessary support and mentorship for continuous learning and growth. You'll be part of the Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to Google's product portfolio, developing and maintaining data centers and building next-generation Google platforms.

The compensation package is competitive, including a base salary range of $161,000-$239,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position requires significant experience in software development, distributed systems, and technical leadership, making it ideal for senior engineers passionate about system reliability and scalability at massive scale.

Working at Google means joining a global team that values diversity and inclusion, with opportunities to make a significant impact on systems used by millions of users worldwide. The role combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it perfect for engineers who want to grow both their technical and leadership skills while working on some of the world's largest distributed systems.