Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field and 8 years of progressive post-baccalaureate, experience in the job offered or in a Manager, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering-related occupation. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field, and 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a Manager, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering-related occupation. Position requires 6 years of experience in the following: Software development in one or more programming languages or Code evaluation and software optimization; Design, analysis, and troubleshooting of distributed systems or Systems architecture optimization for testability, performance, and reliability; Team management and personnel development or Performance feedback and coaching; Conflict resolution for escalated issues or Partnership management with stakeholders and decision-makers; and Process automation and simplification design or Systems thinking for component interrelation analysis. About the job Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $213,100 - $300,000 + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google . Position reports to the Google (Houston, TX) office & may allow for a hybrid schedule per Google policy. Responsibilities Lead a team of engineers to maintain service uptime while managing global on-call rotations and evaluating technical contributions. Design and deliver software that optimizes availability, scalability, and efficiency while building automation to prevent problem recurrence. Develop and execute mid-term technical roadmaps that align with future infrastructure needs and prioritize engineering excellence. Guide system architecture by vetting designs, breaking down complex problems, and assessing trade-offs to ensure coherent solutions. Oversee cross-team engineering projects and improve operational practices to drive reliability, maintainability, and stakeholder alignment. Mentor team members and drive organizational growth through active participation in hiring, training, and community development initiatives. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.