Staff Network Engineer, Enterprise Networking & Automation

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure enterprise networks at scale. You will lead architecture and implement automation to enhance reliability and deployment velocity, while acting as a Tier 3 SME on-call for critical incidents.

The role requires deep experience with routing protocols, VXLAN/BGP EVPN, and multi-tenant data center environments. Google emphasizes innovation and global collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• 10 years of experience with network routing protocols and troubleshooting.
• Experience with C++, Go, or Python.
• Expertise in VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG, encryption and key management.
• Experience in enterprise Data Center networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Scale networks with automation to improve reliability and deployment velocity.
• Provide secure network services and participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Collaborate across units to analyze requirements and shape network policy.
• Own multiple projects, mentor engineers, and drive cross-training.

Skills

Network routing protocols

C++

Go

Python

VXLAN

BGP EVPN

MC-LAG

Encryption

Key management

Zone-based network segmentation

Multi-tenant environments

Enterprise Data Center networking

Education

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

Equivalent practical experience

CCIE/CCDE/PCNSE certifications

Job description

Google is seeking a senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure enterprise networks at scale. You will lead architecture and implement automation to enhance reliability and deployment velocity, while acting as a Tier 3 SME on-call for critical incidents.

The role requires deep experience with routing protocols, VXLAN/BGP EVPN, and multi-tenant data center environments. Google emphasizes innovation and global collaboration across teams.