Systems Development Engineer, Operations Support

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DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
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5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Development Engineer, Operations Support

Google is seeking a Systems Development Engineer for their Operations Support team, focusing on Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE). This role combines infrastructure management, systems engineering, and operational support at Google's massive scale. The position requires extensive experience in data centers, hardware operations, and networking, along with strong coding skills in Python, Go, or Shell scripting.

The role involves supporting GDCE installation at customer sites, managing complex technical challenges, and developing automated solutions. You'll work with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth deployment and operation of GDCE infrastructure. The position demands strong troubleshooting abilities and a systematic approach to problem-solving.

As part of Google's Systems Development Engineering team, you'll contribute to managing services and systems at scale, focusing on automation, observability, and efficiency. The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technology while making a significant impact on Google's infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in data centers and networking operations, along with proven expertise in Linux administration and scripting. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, risk-taking, and personal growth, while working on meaningful projects that power Google's global services.

This position includes on-call responsibilities and requires a balance of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and customer service orientation. You'll be working with Google's enterprise-grade solutions that serve customers across 200+ countries, making this an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about large-scale systems and cloud infrastructure.

Last updated 2 days ago

Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer, Operations Support

  • Provide support for installation challenges (e.g., GDCE zone setup issues, cabling error, network issue, hardware DOA, edgeOS bootup problems, networking complications, cluster creation hurdles, etc.)
  • Participate in rotating on-call schedules including during weekends and holidays for production operations
  • Interface with external hardware vendors to ensure the requirements and specifications of GDCE servers are implemented
  • Manage troubleshooting customer workload migration issues, including script/playbook errors and store-specific configuration discrepancies
  • Identify issues and design automated remediation solutions in order to reduce toiling

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer, Operations Support

Python
Go
Linux
  • 5 years of experience in data centers and hardware operations or design
  • 5 years of experience in Networking Operations
  • 2 years of experience in Scripting/Practical Coding in Shell, Python, or Go
  • 2 years of experience with Linux system administration
  • Experience working with hardware vendors and supply chain
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Piper, etc.)
  • Experience in Cloud (e.g., Google Cloud, etc.)
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure and security standards, with the ability to troubleshoot issues

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