Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 27, 2024
Oct 22, 2025
Onsite
Full-Time
8 Years
Job Description

As an Engineering Manager II in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) at Google, you will lead a dynamic team of software and systems engineers to ensure the reliability and performance of our large-scale, distributed systems. SRE combines software development and systems engineering to create scalable and fault-tolerant services that meet user needs.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Team Leadership. Lead a team of engineers on critical projects, directly responsible for uptime and reliability of key services.
  2. Service Ownership. Own the availability and performance of services, designing automation to prevent recurring issues and streamline responses to non-exceptional service conditions.
  3. Technical Guidance. Provide technical leadership across projects, mentor team members, and establish credibility through high-quality technical execution.
  4. On-call Management. Oversee on-call rotations across different time zones using a follow-the-sun model, ensuring continuous support.
  5. Software Development. Design, develop, and deliver software solutions that enhance the availability, scalability, and efficiency of Google’s services.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience in software development using one or more programming languages.
  • 3 years of experience in people management and working with distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the SRE Team. SRE at Google focuses on ensuring that our services are reliable and performant while fostering a culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, and openness. We encourage collaboration, innovative thinking, and risk-taking in a supportive, blame-free environment. Our team comprises individuals from various backgrounds, and we strive to provide mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Join Google?

  1. Impact. Manage complex challenges unique to Google while contributing to the development of essential infrastructure.
  2. Innovation. Work with cutting-edge technology and systems that power Google’s global services.
  3. Culture. Join a diverse team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  4. Equal Opportunity. Google is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.