Full Time

Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering

Google
Durham, NC
$174K - $252K* / year (about $84–$121 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Senior Software Engineers in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) focus on the reliability, performance, and scalability of software systems. They automate operational tasks, monitor system health, and respond to incidents to minimize downtime. This role involves collaborating with development and operations teams to improve system design and implement robust solutions. SREs often participate in on-call rotations to ensure continuous system availability.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong software engineering background and a passion for automation, problem-solving, and ensuring system stability typically thrive in this role.

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