Senior Network Engineer, Google Global Infrastructure

Google Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Job summary

Google Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join the Global Infrastructure team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating scalable enterprise networks with emphasis on reliability and performance.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to feature development across the Google network. Responsibilities include driving automation, coordinating projects, and participating in 24x7 SME on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.
• Experience with network technologies/protocols (VXLAN, BGP EVPN, 802.1x, LACP, Encryption, key management, Micro segmentation, ACL).

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for Google's Enterprise network, qualifying and validating features.
• Scale systems through automation and drive reliability and velocity.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for SME Tier 3 support as needed.
• Coordinate and lead assigned projects across technical and communication facets.
• Coach and collaborate with peers to achieve common goals.

Skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Problem solving

Communication skills

Experience with routing protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

C++

Go

Python

Linux

Job description

Share Senior Network Engineer, Google Global Infrastructure

Google Austin, TX, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 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.
• Experience with network technologies/protocols (e.g., VXLAN, BGP EVPN, 802.1x, LACP, Encryption, key management, Micro segmentation, ACL).

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with leveraging AI tools to enable network feature development velocity and accelerate daily workflow.
• Knowledge of Python and Go programming languages.
• Knowledge of Linux.
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with excellent communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

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.

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Be responsible for development of solutions for Google's Enterprise network, executing new features qualification and validation through network development, deployment, operation, and optimization.
• Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, and evolve systems by driving change that improves reliability and velocity, reliably serving Google Enterprise Network team’s customers.
• Participate in 24x7 on call rotation for subject matter expert (SME) Tier 3 support requirements as needed.
• Coordinate and take lead of assigned projects in all technical and communication aspects.
• Coach and collaborate with peer engineers towards achieving common goals in assigned projects.

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