New Grads Becoming New SREs: Catalyzing a Circle of Life in Ireland

Daniel Crawford
Catalina Rete
USENIX SREcon EMEA 2023 (2023)

Abstract

Site Reliability Engineering principles, best practices, and culture do not feature systematically in the undergraduate curriculum around the world. Nor do principles of non-abstract large system design. Despite this, students can be taught (and learn through experience) to be great SREs upon graduation.

This talk will equip SRE hiring managers with creative ways to build a pipeline of talent. We’ll share techniques that we’ve found to be effective in super-charging our SRE hiring pipeline from universities in Ireland.