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Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

New York, NYHybridFull Time$207,000–$300,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Python
  • Go
  • C++
  • Java
  • code refactoring
  • algorithms
  • data structures
  • developer tooling
  • test automation
  • large-scale

Nice to have

  • Google Cloud
  • training
  • hiring processes

Role summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Site Reliability Engineering to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions. This role involves driving technical vision and architectural roadmaps, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency through code reviews and root cause analysis of system issues. The position requires experience with distributed systems, cloud environments, and programming languages like Python, Go, C++, or Java. The engineer will also manage senior stakeholders and external partners, and mentor other engineers. This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
  • Position requires 4 years of experience in the following: Code refactoring, algorithms, data structures, and building developer tooling or test automation utilizing Python, Go, C++, or Java; Designing and operating large-scale, fault-tolerant distributed systems and microservices, focusing on performance and cost optimization; Monitoring, alerting, incident response, and root cause analysis; Applying configuration management and security principles to cloud environments; and Managing senior stakeholders, external partners, and navigating regulatory requirements for data sovereignty.

About the job:

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000 - $300,000 + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Position reports to the Google New York, NY office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions that maintain and enhance enterprise-grade products.
  • Drive the technical vision and architectural roadmap for key projects, designing solutions for complex and ambiguous problems.
  • Review code and technical designs from peers, providing feedback to ensure best practices in reliability, security, and efficiency.
  • Triage and resolve complex system issues by analyzing root causes and implementing solutions to improve service operations and quality. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of software development initiatives. 
  • Mentor other engineers and contribute to the engineering community through documentation, training, and participation in hiring processes.
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