Staff Network Engineer, Enterprise Network — Design & Automation

Google Inc.; Austin, Thornton (TX, CO); On-site; USD 176,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is hiring a Staff Network Engineer for the Enterprise Network in Austin/Texas. The role focuses on leading end-to-end design, deployment, and optimization of secure internetworking across Google’s global enterprise footprint.

You will drive architecture, scale through automation, and serve as a Tier 3 SME with on-call rotation. The position requires deep networking expertise and programming skills in C++, Go, or Python, along with a BS in a related field or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 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 in networking technologies/protocols: VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG, Encryption, key management, zone based network segmentation, multi-tenant environment.
• Experience with the enterprise Data Center network design and operations in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of secure infrastructure solutions for Google's Enterprise Network, including comprehensive requirement analysis and the creation of engineering design documents.
• Scale network systems sustainably through advanced tools and automation, driving architectural changes that improve overall reliability, efficiency, and deployment velocity.
• Provide secure and dependable network services to internal customers, serving as a Tier 3 Subject Matter Expert (SME) and participating in a 24x7 on‑call rotation to ensure maximum network uptime.
• Collaborate across the business units to analyze technical requirements, implement new technologies, and proactively shape and develop network policy recommendations.
• Take ownership of multiple technical projects from inception to completion by coordinating engineering efforts, mentoring peer engineers, and driving cross‑training initiatives to achieve common goals.

Skills

C++

Go

Python

Education

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

Tools

VXLAN

BGP EVPN

MC-LAG

Encryption

Key management

Zone-based segmentation

Multi-tenant environment

Job description

Google Inc. is hiring a Staff Network Engineer for the Enterprise Network in Austin/Texas. The role focuses on leading end-to-end design, deployment, and optimization of secure internetworking across Google’s global enterprise footprint.

You will drive architecture, scale through automation, and serve as a Tier 3 SME with on-call rotation. The position requires deep networking expertise and programming skills in C++, Go, or Python, along with a BS in a related field or equivalent experience.