AI Networking Tech Lead for Distributed Systems

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring a software engineer to work on next‑generation systems that scale to billions of users. You will contribute to distributed computing, large‑scale storage, and AI‑driven features, with opportunities to switch teams as our product needs evolve.

You will provide technical leadership, design and implement robust software, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact solutions while mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Distributed systems

Software design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI product development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or CS

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring a software engineer to work on next‑generation systems that scale to billions of users. You will contribute to distributed computing, large‑scale storage, and AI‑driven features, with opportunities to switch teams as our product needs evolve.

You will provide technical leadership, design and implement robust software, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact solutions while mentoring engineers.