Join Google Cloud's Systems Development Engineering team as a Senior Systems Development Engineer, Silicon. This role is pivotal in managing and scaling our sophisticated services and systems. You'll leverage your engineering expertise to automate routine tasks and reduce operational overhead, focusing on developing robust tools and solutions that address broad categories of problems. A key aspect of this position involves emphasizing observability, transforming data into actionable insights to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Google's vast infrastructure.

Google fosters a collaborative environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We encourage innovative thinking and calculated risk-taking within a supportive, blame-free culture. Opportunities for self-direction on impactful projects are abundant, complemented by mentorship and a commitment to professional growth.

Engage in on-call duties to manage systems within your domain, collaborating with primary responders to resolve critical issues.

Diagnose technical challenges, analyze system data, and propose enhancements for systems and services. Respond to tickets and bugs within defined service-level objectives, and contribute to system improvements through bug reporting and expert consultation.

Partner with stakeholders to define requirements for distributed systems, develop testing strategies, and recommend effective solutions.

Establish processes for planning, enhancing quality, implementing best practices, and ensuring swift resolution of user-reported issues.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related IT field, or equivalent practical experience is required.

Possess at least 5 years of experience in systems automation, coupled with extensive experience in systems design and implementation.

Demonstrate 5 years of hands-on experience with technical infrastructure, including deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting, alongside a strong understanding of technical infrastructure reliability.

Preferred qualifications include 8 years of experience engaging with vendors or customers. Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools or chip design is highly advantageous. Proficiency in Go, Python, or C++ is also preferred, as is experience interacting with end users or a strong product aptitude.