Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Google Cloud offers a portfolio of managed database services, catering to a wide range of customer needs from enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native solutions, including those powering Gen AI/ML. The databases product family is critical for customer success on GCP, making reliability, performance, security, and durability top business priorities.
Cloud SQL SRE's mission is to ensure that Cloud SQL has industry leading reliability, performance, and security, yet is cost effective to operate at scale. We are the backbone of our managed database service, orchestrate the operation of individual database instances while simultaneously steering a fleet of over 800,000 GCE VMs. From cradle to Cloud, we ensure unwavering reliability, scalability, and support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, propelling Cloud SQL to the forefront of Cloud services.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Automate rollouts, build robust monitoring systems, and seamlessly integrate Cloud SQL with the rest of Google.
- Be able to master database technologies.
- Identify and contribute to projects that improve the reliability, performance, security, and efficiency of Cloud SQL. Engage in design reviews and launch reviews for new features, providing feedback from an SRE perspective.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 2 years of experience with site reliability engineering
- 2 years of experience with software development
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
- 1 year of experience working with storage, databases or GCP