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    Senior Reliability Engineer

    Minneapolis, United StatesRemoteFull-time7+ yrs experience$114.7k – $195k / yearPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    We are seeking an exceptional Staff Site Reliability Engineer to lead critical infrastructure initiatives and drive innovation across our organization. You'll architect scalable solutions, navigate complex technical challenges independently, and deliver results under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You'll work cross-functionally alongside builders who have helped shape the success of companies such as Google, Okta, AWS, and Snowflake.

    We are building the next generation identity security platform for the multi-cloud era - will you join us?

    You will:

    Strategic Leadership & Technical Execution

    • Lead enterprise-wide reliability and infrastructure projects across multiple teams with high autonomy
    • Navigate ambiguous problem spaces and deliver innovative solutions under tight deadlines
    • Architect and deploy solutions for Cloud Prem and SaaS customers at scale
    • Drive technical innovation and establish SRE best practices across the organization
    • Respond to critical incidents, lead root cause analysis, and implement long-term resolutions
    • Develop automation solutions to streamline operations and reduce manual workload
    • Participate in on-call rotation and ensure effective incident handoff and documentation
    • Lead compliance-focused infrastructure initiatives and partner with Security teams on control implementation across cloud environments

    Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

    • Partner with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to align reliability goals with business objectives
    • Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives
    • Influence technical decisions across teams through thought leadership and demonstrated expertise
    • Build consensus and drive adoption of new tools, processes, and architectural patterns

    Customer-Facing Technical Leadership

    • Provide tier 2/3 technical support to enterprise customers for complex troubleshooting
    • Work directly with customer technical teams to resolve deployment, configuration, and integration challenges
    • Conduct technical onboarding and provide expert guidance on platform architecture and best practices
    • Create customer-facing documentation, troubleshooting guides, and run-books
    • Lead customer calls and technical discussions as a trusted advisor

    Team Development

    • Mentor SRE and engineering team members, elevating technical capabilities
    • Foster a culture of reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

    Required Experience

    • US Citizenship Required — role requires or may require federal security clearance
    • BS degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
    • 7+ years in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering
    • Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-team infrastructure projects from conception to production
    • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on ambiguous projects with tight deadlines
    • Hands-on experience with major compliance frameworks (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP Moderate/High) including infrastructure automation for control implementation and continuous audit evidence collection

    Technical Expertise

    • 5+ years with AWS (VPC, EC2, RDS, EKS, CloudFormation) and cloud automation
    • Expert-level experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Linux, and Terraform
    • Strong experience with GitOps model, distributed version control, and CI/CD pipelines
    • Proficiency with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog)
    • Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, Go, Bash) for automation and reading codes
    • Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and reliability patterns
    • Experience with Bazel and CueLang a plus
    • Experience implementing compliance-as-code patterns and automated compliance scanning/remediation

    Leadership & Communication

    • Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
    • Track record of driving technical change across organizational boundaries
    • Successfully delivered multiple complex projects under tight deadlines
    • Strong customer service orientation with patience and empathy

    Work Style

    • Thrives in ambiguous environments and makes progress without perfect information
    • Hands-on, "can do" attitude with bias for action
    • Low ego and high intellectual curiosity
    • Comfortable working across time zones
    • Self-motivated with strong ownership mentality
    • Comfortable managing ambiguity in regulatory environments and compliance requirements

      What Sets You Apart

      You don't wait for perfect information—you make calculated decisions and drive progress even when requirements are unclear. You've successfully navigated organizational complexity to deliver critical projects on aggressive timelines while building strong relationships across teams and with customers. You view incidents as learning opportunities and naturally raise the bar for technical excellence wherever you go

    For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $114,700 - $195,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

    Work Personas

    We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity,  veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

    Accommodations

    We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

    Export Control Regulations

    For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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    Moveworks: Moveworks is the Agentic AI Assistant platform that empowers the entire workforce. Our platform enables employees to converse with all of their business systems through natural language to quickly find answers and automate tasks. Powered by the world's most advanced LLMs, our proprietary models, and a sophisticated Agentic AI platform, we're transforming how work gets done by allowing AI to take initiative, streamline complex workflows, and continuously learn and adapt. Moveworks is trusted by over 5.5 million employees at more than 350 of the world’s largest companies, including 10% of the Fortune 500, to automate everyday tasks and streamline business operations. Recognized on the Forbes Cloud 100 and AI 50 lists, Moveworks was also named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies and Inc’s Best in Business, in the Best in Innovation category. Moveworks was also recognized at Microsoft’s 2025 Partner of the Year and in 2024, received the AI Breakthrough Award. In December 2025, Moveworks was acquired by ServiceNow, marking a pivotal milestone in our journey to create a single front door to work for all business systems. By combining ServiceNow’s leading workflow automation with Moveworks’ Reasoning Engine and natural language capabilities, we deliver the AI platform for every person and every workflow. Built to go beyond basic summaries to deliver meaningful business impact. Together, our AI acts across enterprise systems to turn conversations into completed work. By joining our team, you’ll be at the forefront of the AI transformation, backed by the global scale of ServiceNow and the agility of a high-growth company. We are looking for world-class talent to help us extend agentic AI to every employee across every corner of the business. Come join us! ServiceNow: It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

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