Networking AI Technical Lead

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus target

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking experienced software engineers in Sunnyvale, CA, to develop next-generation technologies at massive scale. You will work on critical projects and have the opportunity to switch teams and tackle diverse problems in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in C++, large-scale infrastructure, technical leadership, and AI products. The position comes with competitive compensation, including a base salary of $207,000 to $301,000, a 20% bonus target, and equity.

Google emphasizes the importance of an inclusive workforce and equal opportunity for all its employees.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure.
• 3 years in software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain large-scale software solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Software testing and launching

Large-scale infrastructure

Software design and architecture

Data structures and algorithms

Technical leadership

AI/agentic products

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Job description

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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA.

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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• 2 years of experience building AI/agentic products, or infrastructure to serve those products, and understanding the trade-offs and challenges necessary in making AI and agentic workloads a success.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.