Senior Network Engineer, Google Global Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize the Google Enterprise Network that serves millions of users worldwide. You will help maintain reliability, scale, and performance across data centers and metro locations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, efficient networking capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, incident response, and ongoing improvement of network features, with opportunities to influence architecture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop 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.
• Lead assigned projects by coordinating all technical and communication aspects.
• Coach and collaborate with peer engineers towards achieving common goals in assigned projects.

Skills

Network routing

VXLAN/BGP EVPN

C++

Go

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

• 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).

Minimum qualifications

• 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

• CCIE, PCNSE, FCP certifications or production environment equivalent level experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

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• Develop 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.
• Lead assigned projects by coordinating all technical and communication aspects.
• Coach and collaborate with peer engineers towards achieving common goals in assigned projects.

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 .