Network Engineer, Data Center Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target

Equity

Benefits

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

Tools

Routers

Switches

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA.

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with a service provider or hyperscale network in engineering or design roles.
• Experience with planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.).
• Experience with access control list (ACLs), stateful firewalls and network address translation (NAT).
• Experience with routers and switches.

About The Job

Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• 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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.