Site Reliability Engineer, Foundation - Seattle Job Listing at Qualtrics in Seattle, WA (Job ID 6588665)

Description

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.

Site Reliability Engineer, Foundation - Seattle  

Why We Have This Role

We are seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join our Foundation Gov1 Team. This role is critical in maintaining and improving our environment, focusing on delivering reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions for our non-US teams within the Foundation Product Unit.

Must be able to access Gov1 Environment:

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder (permanent resident)
• Must agree to Rules of Behavior for accessing Gov1 
• Rules generally entail:
• Following IT and Security policies with regards to access, control and device usage
• Protecting customer data and following policies around confidentiality
• Staying up to date with required company training

How You'll Find Success

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Self-organize and manage priorities across multiple technical domains.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for system improvements.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders about project status and technical decisions.
• Take ownership of technical projects from conception to completion with minimal guidance.

How You'll Grow

• Demonstrates strong execution capabilities and attention to detail.
• Makes data-driven decisions and provides constructive feedback.
• Manages time and priorities effectively.
• Shows adaptability in a fast-changing technical environment.

Things You'll Do

• Automate builds, deployments, monitoring, and alerting processes.
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform.
• Execute security compliance measures and controls.
• Conduct advanced performance tuning for databases and application systems with containerized environments in mind.
• Design and implement automation solutions for routine operational tasks using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop and maintain monitoring systems and alerting configurations.
• Optimize database performance through advanced query and management strategies.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions to enhance system efficiency.
• Enhance existing CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth integration with tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ensure compliance with security measures and perform systematic troubleshooting of production issues.

What We're Looking For On Your Resume 

• 1-3+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, Go).
• Solid understanding of SQL and database operations.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and a proactive approach to issues.

What You Should Know About This Team

• This team pioneers the SRE function at Qualtrics, shaping the future of infrastructure reliability.
• You'll work with international teams, addressing diverse technical needs and challenges.
• The role offers significant impact opportunities on infrastructure reliability and efficiency.

Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to define and shape SRE best practices at Qualtrics.
• Work in a collaborative environment with teams across the globe.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.   Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.   ​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act,Equal Opportunity Employment,Employee Polygraph Protection Act   Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.   Not finding a role that's the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.  

 

For full-time positions, this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, based on eligibility criteria.

Washington State Annual Pay Transparency Range $91,000—$172,000 USD

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