The Systems Development Engineer role at Google Public Sector focuses on managing services and systems at scale, particularly for United States Government customers. The team emphasizes automation, observability, and the development of tools to enhance operational efficiency. Engineers in this role will mentor junior team members and participate in on-call rotations while building reliable tools for cloud infrastructure. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and collaboration to support mission-critical data solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with systems automation, and with systems design and implementation.
• Experience in automation and scripting in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, Perl, or Bash.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.

• Develop, configure, and maintain internal systems and customer portals.
• Support services before they go live through system design consulting, developing software platforms and frameworks, capacity planning, and launch reviews.
• Maintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.
• Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, evolving systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.
• Perform complex day-to-day troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure issues, collaborating with engineering teams to implement customer requirements.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.