Senior Systems Development Engineer, Silicon

Google organizes the world's information to make it universally accessible and useful, combining AI, Software, and Hardware innovation.
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Senior Systems Development Engineer, Silicon

Google is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to join their Silicon team, focusing on managing services and systems at scale. This role combines infrastructure management, automation, and system optimization, working with Google Cloud Platform to create and maintain robust computing environments. The position requires strong Linux expertise and programming skills, particularly in Python.

The role involves architecting and implementing computing infrastructure, improving existing systems, and reducing operational overhead through automation. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in cloud computing, dealing with large-scale Linux environments, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be part of a team that values creative problem-solving and emphasizes the development of tools that address systemic issues rather than just fixing individual bugs. The role focuses heavily on observability and data-driven decision making, turning metrics into actionable insights.

Google offers a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and team members are encouraged to take risks and think big in a blame-free culture. The company provides strong support and mentorship opportunities for professional growth and development.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Linux systems, cloud computing, and programming. Knowledge of silicon design tools and electronic design automation would be particularly valuable. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact Google's global infrastructure and contribute to the company's mission of organizing the world's information.

Working at Google means joining a team that combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create innovative solutions. You'll be part of a company that's committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging, while working on technologies that make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.

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Responsibilities For Senior Systems Development Engineer, Silicon

  • Architect, implement, and maintain computing infrastructure for use by internal teams
  • Create new, and improve existing, Linux computing, storage, and networking environments running on Google Cloud Platform
  • Improve operations work and reduce support toil by proposing and implementing automation and process improvements
  • Troubleshoot advanced technical issues within a large scale Linux computing environment
  • Participate in limited on-call rotation and monitoring of production distributed computing infrastructure

Requirements For Senior Systems Development Engineer, Silicon

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with Linux operating systems internals and administration
  • 3 years of experience with Python or Bash programming
  • Experience with technical infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and security fundamentals

Benefits For Senior Systems Development Engineer, Silicon

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation for disabilities
  • Inclusive work environment

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