Data Center Network Engineer & SRE—Multi-Site

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Network Engineer to design and operate data center networks at scale, serving as a Site Reliability Engineer for selected networks and ensuring high reliability for users worldwide.

The role covers the full network lifecycle, from design to deployment and optimization, with emphasis on scalable, automated solutions and collaboration with internal application teams. Strong programming in C++, Go, or Python is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design data center management networks and act as Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) for set of networks.
• Engage in and improve the whole life-cycle of networks from inception and design, to qualification and validation, through deployment, operation and optimization.
• Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.
• Work with other team members and groups to analyze requirements or potential problems and proactively develop solutions and policy recommendations.
• Partner with Google’s internal application groups and design network infrastructure which meets their networking requirements.

Skills

Networking protocols

C++

Go

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Job description

Google is seeking a Network Engineer to design and operate data center networks at scale, serving as a Site Reliability Engineer for selected networks and ensuring high reliability for users worldwide.

The role covers the full network lifecycle, from design to deployment and optimization, with emphasis on scalable, automated solutions and collaboration with internal application teams. Strong programming in C++, Go, or Python is required.