Software Developer II, Site Reliability Development, Google Cloud

2 Months ago • All levels • Research Development • $118,000 PA - $170,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Software Developer II position within Google Cloud's Site Reliability Development team focuses on building and maintaining large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions; reviewing code; contributing to documentation; troubleshooting system issues; and participating in design reviews. The role requires expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software development, with a focus on optimizing existing systems and automating processes. The team emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and a blame-free environment. The work involves managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, while contributing to the reliability and performance of Google's services.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • Experience with data structures/algorithms
  • Software development in one or more languages
  • Code review and feedback
  • Issue triage and resolution
  • Design review participation
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in CS or Engineering
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with data structures/algorithms and software development in one or more programming languages.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

About the job

Site Reliability Development combines software and systems development to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. Site Reliability Development ensures that Google's services—both our internally critical and our externally-visible systems—have reliability, uptime appropriate to users' needs and a fast rate of improvement. Additionally Site Reliability Developers will keep an ever-watchful eye on our systems capacity and performance. Much of our software development focuses on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure and eliminating work through automation.

On the Site Reliability Development team, you’ll have the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale which are unique to Google, while using your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis and large-scale system design.

Site Reliability Development's culture of intellectual curiosity, problem solving and openness is key to its success. Our organization brings together people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage them to collaborate, think big and take risks in a blame-free environment. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow.

To learn more: check out our books on, watch a recordedto meet some of our Site Reliability Developers, or read a

In this role, with your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

For US Applicants:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $118,000-$170,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Write product or system development code.
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.

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