Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 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.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)/Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)/Juniper Networks Certified Internetwork Expert (JNCIE).
  
• Experience with large enterprise Office network design and operations in a global environment.
  
• Experience in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
  
• Experience working in a multi-vendor environment.
  
• Knowledge of network technologies/protocols: VXLAN, BGP EVPN, 802.1x, LACP, MacSec, Encryption, key management, Micro segmentation, ACL.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  

Summary

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 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.
  

Description

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for the Office infrastructure design and features to keep our systems running smoothly. You will partner with Network Operations and Deployment to ensure the designs and solutions are safe, efficient and address our user's requirements You will develop the next generation of Office networking and migrating existing environments. You will make improvements to ensure Office network infrastructure meets the needs of googlers. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies and industry standards. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected and are able to develop and operate our suite of applications, products and services.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and thought leadership to improve the whole lifecycle of office networks from concept and design, to qualification and validation through deployment, operation, and optimization.
• Multiply the effectiveness of the team through design reviews, technical mentoring, and career development support.
• Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, and evolve systems by driving change that improves reliability and velocity.
• Work with partner teams to analyze requirements or potential problems and proactively develop solutions and policy recommendations.
• Lead development of Google’s Enterprise Network infrastructure through published engineering design documents and specifications and analyze engineering design, and solution for the development of Google’s enterprise network infrastructure.