Software Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering

Google's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II to lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems. This role combines software and systems engineering to ensure Google's services maintain optimal reliability and performance.

As an Engineering Manager in the SRE organization, you'll be at the forefront of managing complex challenges unique to Google's scale. You'll lead a team responsible for the uptime and performance of critical systems, while focusing on automation, optimization, and infrastructure development. The role requires a strong technical background with 8 years of experience in data structures and algorithms, along with 5 years of software development experience and 3 years of people management.

The position offers the opportunity to work with Google's Technical Infrastructure team, where you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining data centers and building next-generation Google platforms. You'll lead projects that directly impact the user experience of Google's services worldwide, managing on-call rotations across continents and implementing automation to prevent problem recurrence.

SRE at Google promotes a culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving in a blame-free environment. The team brings together individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives, encouraging collaboration and innovation. You'll have the chance to work on meaningful projects while receiving support and mentorship for continuous learning and growth.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in distributed systems with strong leadership abilities. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in designing and troubleshooting large-scale systems, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have the ability to communicate effectively. This role offers the unique opportunity to be at the intersection of software development and systems engineering, making a significant impact on Google's global infrastructure.