Staff Software Engineer/Tech Lead, ML Network Infrastructure

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus target

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Google is hiring a Staff Software Engineer/Tech Lead for their ML Network Infrastructure team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves setting technical strategies, leading the architecture of highly-available ML networks, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have at least 8 years of C++ experience and a strong background in software design.

The position offers competitive compensation of $207,000 - $301,000 plus bonuses and equity. Join Google and be part of a team that shapes innovative technologies that connect billions of users.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience working in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and architecture of control planes for ML network fabrics.
• Design and implement SDLC using LLMs and workflows.
• Drive all aspects of development from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate on architectural alignment across teams.
• Mentor engineers to align career goals with project priorities.

Skills

C++ programming

Software design and architecture

Technical leadership

Data structures and algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Staff Software Engineer/Tech Lead, ML Network Infrastructure

Google – Sunnyvale, CA, USA

About the job

Google’s software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. As a Staff Engineer on the ML Network Infrastructure team, you will set the technical strategy for Google’s next-generation ML network fabrics, architect and build software for distributed services, and drive technical direction for highly‑available ML network fabrics.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience building and developing large‑scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross‑functional, or cross‑business projects.
• Experience with Data Center Networking, Software Defined Networking (SDN) architectures, and high‑performance RPC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and architecture of next‑generation control planes and software infrastructure for highly‑available ML network fabrics.
• Design and implement agentic SDLC, leveraging LLMs and automated workflows to streamline development aspects like triaging and testing.
• Drive all aspects of development—from requirements definition to global deployment—upholding reliability standards for distributed networking systems.
• Collaborate and drive architectural alignment across Networking Infrastructure and Cloud with senior engineers and product managers.
• Mentor individual engineers, aligning long‑term career goals with project priorities and business objectives.

Benefits & Compensation

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

US: $207,000 - $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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