Staff Network Engineer, Google Enterprise Network

Minimum 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 with the enterprise Data Center network design and operations in a global environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• CCIE/CCDE/PCNSE certifications.

• Experience with planning and designing large scale networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.)

• Knowledge of networking technologies/protocols: VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG, Encryption, key management, zone based network segmentation, multi-tenant environment.

• Familiarity with leveraging AI tools to enable network feature development velocity and accelerate daily workflow.

About the job:

Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

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

US: $176000 - $256000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. 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.