Software Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering

Google's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is at the forefront of maintaining and optimizing the company's massive distributed systems. This role combines software and systems engineering to ensure Google's services maintain reliability and performance at scale. As a Software Engineering Manager II in SRE, you'll lead a team responsible for the uptime and efficiency of critical systems.

The position requires a strong technical background with at least 8 years of experience in data structures and algorithms, along with 5 years of software development experience. You'll need 3 years of people management experience and expertise in distributed systems. The role involves leading teams across continents, managing on-call rotations, and driving automation initiatives.

You'll work within Google's Technical Infrastructure organization, which is fundamental to keeping Google's vast product portfolio running smoothly. The team takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and focuses on building and maintaining the next generation of Google platforms.

The role offers unique challenges of scale specific to Google, combining technical leadership with people management. You'll be responsible for mentoring teams, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the reliability of services used by millions globally. The SRE team values diversity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving in a blame-free environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical challenges and leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to work on meaningful projects while receiving support and mentorship for continued growth. You'll be part of a culture that promotes self-direction and risk-taking, while maintaining the highest standards of system reliability and performance.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to Google's infrastructure at a global scale. You'll be responsible for building automation, improving system efficiency, and leading initiatives that directly impact Google's service quality. The position offers the chance to work with diverse teams and tackle complex technical challenges while developing leadership skills.