Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering, Early Career 2025

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with algorithms, data structures, analysis, and software design.
• Experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Python, Go.

Nice to Haves

• Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
• Familiarity with running web services at scale.
• Understanding of Unix systems internals and networking.
• Understanding of Unix/Linux systems from Kernel to shell and beyond, including system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols.
• Knowledge of networking and understanding of network theory, such as different protocols, MAC addresses, IP packets, DNS, OSI layers, and load balancing.
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, write, and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Google's services.
• Solve problems relating to mission-critical services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence.
• Influence and create new designs, architectures, standards, and methods for large-scale distributed systems.
• Engage in service capacity planning, demand forecasting, software performance analysis, and system tuning.
• Conduct periodic on-call duties using a follow-the-sun model.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale unique to Google.
• Work with a team that promotes intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and openness.
• Collaborate with diverse individuals and grow through meaningful projects.
• Environment that supports mentorship, learning, and personal growth.