Senior Network Engineer, Google Global Networking

Google LLC; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google Global Networking is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join the Global Network Operations team in Thornton, CO. The role focuses on building and maintaining reliable core networking systems across Google's production network.

You will collaborate with network engineers and technology teams to identify risks, automate workflows with Python, and ensure optimal network health at scale for billions of users and Google Cloud customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience with IP networking, routing protocols, and network connectivity.
• Experience in network operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure.
• Experience with Python and coding for automation.

Responsibilities

• Create workflow, network monitoring, and troubleshooting automation to improve the network.
• Debug complex issues and determine root causes for incidents impacting the network and customers.
• Develop, debug, and mitigate risk profiles to maintain optimal network health.
• Lead improvements in documentation, playbooks, and training for support organizations.
• Work with network design, deployment, and engineering teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms.

Skills

IP Networking

Routing Protocols

Network Operations

Python

Cloud Networking

Fiber Optics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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X The application window will be open until at least October 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Thornton, CO, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience with IP networking, routing protocols, and network connectivity.
• Experience in network operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure.
• Experience with Python and coding for automation.
• Experience with cloud networking, fiber optics, and transport networks.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software on large-scale IP/MPLS networks.
• Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Experience analyzing business processes and creating data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Experience with network routing and switching at scale, as well as IP network infrastructures and protocols.
• Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), including control plane, data plane, and management plane.

About the job

The Global Network Operations team runs the most reliable network, proactively monitoring and fixing issues, ensuring our users and customers are connected, our products are the most available and that we meet Google's demanding growth.

As a Network Engineer in the Google Global Networking (GGN) team, you will work with other network engineers and technology teams in Google to identify and mitigate risks and ensure the smooth operation of core networking systems and platforms on the Google production network.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

The Global Network Operations team runs the most reliable network, proactively monitoring and fixing issues, ensuring our users and customers are connected, our products are the most available and that we meet Google's demanding growth.

As a Network Engineer in the Google Global Networking (GGN) team, you will work with other network engineers and technology teams in Google to identify and mitigate risks and ensure the smooth operation of core networking systems and platforms on the Google production network.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Create workflow, network monitoring, and troubleshooting automation to improve the network.
• Debug complex issues and determine root causes for incidents impacting the network and customers.
• Develop, debug, and mitigate risk profiles to maintain optimal network health.
• Lead improvements in documentation, playbooks, and training for support organizations.
• Work with network design, deployment, and engineering teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms.

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. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

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.

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