Staff Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer 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, distributed systems. As an SRE, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and uptime of both internal and external systems while managing complex challenges unique to Google's scale.

The position requires deep expertise in system design, coding, and distributed systems, with opportunities to optimize existing systems, build infrastructure, and implement automation. You'll be working on critical projects that directly impact Google Cloud's performance and reliability, while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers in a blame-free environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking.

The role offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to keeping Google's extensive product portfolio running smoothly and efficiently. The team takes pride in being the "engineers' engineers" and focuses on building next-generation platforms while maintaining existing infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about large-scale systems, have strong problem-solving skills, and want to work on technology that impacts millions of users. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring both depth in distributed systems and the ability to drive technical initiatives across teams. You'll be working in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, with ample opportunities for growth and impact.