Staff Software Engineer - Data Center Networking & AI/ML

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google engineers develop next-generation software to power billions of users and their devices. This role focuses on high-performance C++ development, AI/ML infrastructure, and scalable networked systems for global services.

The position emphasizes leadership across complex projects, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to evolve with rapid technology changes in a hyperscale environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with network architecture, ethernet switching, software development and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work on the latest AI/ML networks for TPUs and GPUs.
• Work with hardware and software systems, programming the data plane and control plane for networking applications which drive the world's largest network infrastructure.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and enhancement of software solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Software testing

Software design

Networking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s or PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

TPUs

Vertex AI

Google Cloud

Job description

Google engineers develop next-generation software to power billions of users and their devices. This role focuses on high-performance C++ development, AI/ML infrastructure, and scalable networked systems for global services.

The position emphasizes leadership across complex projects, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to evolve with rapid technology changes in a hyperscale environment.