Software Engineer III, Site Reliability Enginee...

@ Google

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in computing, distributed systems, storage, or networking.
• Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
• Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with effective communication.

About the Job

Software Engineer III, Site Reliability Engineering at Google combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. The role focuses on ensuring that Google Cloud's internal and external systems maintain reliability and performance while continuously improving.

You will work on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure, and automating routine tasks. The position offers the opportunity to face unique challenges of scale, leverage coding, algorithms, and complex system design. Collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and self-direction are emphasized within a blame-free environment that supports growth and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Review code from peers ensuring best practices and quality.
• Contribute/update documentation and educational content.
• Triage system issues, debug, and resolve performance impacts.
• Participate or lead design reviews with stakeholders.

Key skills/competency

• Software Development
• Distributed Systems
• Debugging
• Automation
• System Design
• Cloud Computing
• Networking
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Code Review