FAQs
What are the minimum qualifications for this position?
The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 8 years of experience with data structures or algorithms, 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and 3 years of experience in people management, designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed systems.
What are the preferred qualifications for this role?
Preferred qualifications include experience in computing, distributed systems, storage, or networking; the ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks; and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
What is the main responsibility of the Software Engineering Manager II in Site Reliability Engineering?
The main responsibility is to lead a team of Software/Systems Engineers on projects for users, ensuring uptime, owning the availability and performance of key services, and building automation to prevent problem recurrence.
What does the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team focus on?
The SRE team focuses on building and running large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems, ensuring reliability, uptime, and performance of Google's services while optimizing existing systems and automating routine tasks.
What kind of leadership role does this position involve?
This position involves leading a team, providing technical leadership to key projects, mentoring team members, and establishing credibility through quality technical execution.
How does the SRE team approach collaboration and culture?
The SRE team promotes a culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and openness, encouraging collaboration and providing a blame-free environment where teams can think big and take risks.
How does the on-call rotation work for this position?
The position requires managing on-call rotations across continents using a follow-the-sun model to ensure continuous service availability.
What opportunities for growth are available in this role?
This role provides opportunities for mentorship, learning, and growth along with working on meaningful projects that tackle complex challenges unique to Google.
Is Google an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of various factors, including race, gender, disability, and more.
How can applicants with disabilities seek accommodations?
Applicants with disabilities or special needs that require accommodation can do so by completing Google's Accommodations for Applicants form.