Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to enhance the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of large-scale distributed systems. As a hands-on individual contributor in this remote US role, you will blend software and systems engineering to develop automated solutions and maintain service health.

What You'll Do

Develop automation tools and software to streamline operational processes and improve system reliability.
Lead and enhance observability frameworks to detect and resolve issues proactively.
Participate in on-call rotations to troubleshoot production incidents, minimizing downtime.
Collaborate closely with software developers to ensure service scalability, reliability, and quality.
Manage service level indicators (SLIs), objectives (SLOs), and agreements (SLAs) to meet reliability goals.
Conduct post-incident reviews and failure analyses to foster continuous improvement.
Identify and implement cost-saving optimizations while maintaining high service standards.

What We're Looking For

8+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, systems engineering, or related fields.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or Java.
Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, distributed systems, databases, and storage architectures.
Experience managing production incidents, root cause analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Self-motivated and collaborative with a commitment to shared ownership of services.

Technical Stack

Programming Languages: Python, Go, Java
Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
Container Orchestration: Kubernetes

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive base salary range of $225,000 to $344,800, commensurate with experience.
Performance-based incentive bonus program.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
Tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives.
Access to company vehicle discounts and other exclusive perks.
Supportive work environment with a focus on inclusion and belonging.