Software Engineer, Cloud Interconnect Networking

Google Inc.; Raleigh, Durham (NC, NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Bonus target

Job summary

Google Cloud is hiring a Software Engineer for Cloud Interconnect Networking in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on building scalable, distributed systems that connect customer networks to Google Cloud, with opportunities to work across teams and contribute to new features and products.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and solving complex networking challenges, including protocols, design, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in C++, Python, Go, or a similar language.
• 2 years of experience with network architectures, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP), and technologies.
• 2 years of experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience in a complex, matrixed organization with cross-functional projects.
• 1 year of diagnosing OS or networking protocols.
• Experience with Java or Go, and static/dynamic backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve systems that connect customer networks to Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with teams across Google to create and launch new products and features.
• Deliver high-quality code and maintainables artifacts with proper testing and documentation.

Skills

C++

Python

Go

Networking protocols

Network design

Troubleshooting

Java

Distributed systems

gRPC

Protocol Buffers

Cross-functional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Software Engineer, Cloud Interconnect Networking

Mid

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

X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in C++, Python, Go, or a similar language.
• 2 years of experience with network architectures, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP), and technologies.
• 2 years of experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience with Java or Go, with the ability to resolve customer-related issues.
• Experience building distributed systems and backend services and familiarity with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of this expansion, directly impacting Google Cloud Platform's (GCP's) business growth as customers increasingly leverage our platform to train their AI models, often relying on Cloud. You will delve deep into the intricacies of Google's internal networks, gaining invaluable expertise. Bring your enthusiasm for connecting Google to the world and contribute to an evolving landscape. We are actively working on infusing AI into our product to revolutionize networking and provide a seamless experience for our customers. You will be an integral part of a team developing scalable, distributed software systems that configure and control our world-spanning networks.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Design, develop, and improve systems that connect customer networks to Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with different teams across Google to create and launch new products and features.
• Produce completed work of consistently high quality, demonstrating hallmarks of fleshed-out Google engineering artifacts (e.g., code that is well-factored, testable, resilient to failure, modifiable) and generally leaving artifacts like code and documentation better than they were found.

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