Systems Development Engineer III

Google Public Sector is seeking a Systems Development Engineer III to join their team focused on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations. This role combines systems automation, infrastructure management, and service reliability at Google scale. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Kubernetes, Linux systems, and infrastructure automation.

As an SDE III, you'll be responsible for managing and automating services and systems at scale, focusing on reducing toil and creating efficient solutions. You'll work on meaningful projects in a collaborative, blame-free environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking. The role requires participation in 24x7 on-call rotation and interaction with internal development teams.

The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $132,000-$189,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact government and educational institutions while working with cutting-edge technology at Google scale.

Key aspects of the role include troubleshooting infrastructure issues, maintaining service-level objectives, contributing to documentation, and building relationships with internal teams. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and strong communication skills. Google's supportive environment provides mentorship and learning opportunities while working on impactful projects that matter.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, values work-life balance with comprehensive benefits, and wants to be part of Google's mission to accelerate digital transformation in the public sector. Join a team that emphasizes observability, automation, and environmental impact while building the infrastructure that powers Google-scale services.