Senior Network Engineer, Google Global Infrastructure

Google LLC
Austin, TX, United States
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $218,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

IEEE 802.1X Link Aggregation (Ethernet) Border Gateway Protocol C++ (Programming Language) Computer Networks Linux Distributed Systems Networking Hardware Python (Programming Language) Key Management Network Planning and Design Network Segmentation
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Network Service Network Routing Computer Network Technologies Reliability of Systems Information Technology Programming Languages

Job description

  • Drive the development of solutions for Google’s Enterprise network, executing new features qualification and validation through network development, deployment, operation, and optimization.
  • Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, and evolve systems by driving change that improves reliability and velocity.
  • Deliver network dependability and network reliability by providing secure and reliable network services to the Google Enterprise Network team’s customers.
  • Coordinate and take lead of assigned projects in all technical and communication aspects.
  • Collaborate with peer engineers towards achieving common goals in assigned projects.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience with network technologies or protocols, including VXLAN, BGP EVPN, 802.1x, LACP, encryption, key management, micro-segmentation, or ACLs., * Expert level certifications or equivalent level experience (e.g., CCIE/CCDE/JNCIE).
  • Experience with working in a multi-vendor environment.
  • Experience with large enterprise Office network design and operations in a global environment.
  • Experience in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting distributed systems.
  • Knowledge with Linux.
  • Excellent problem-solving approach, coupled with communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

About the company

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.

Google’s network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We’re involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

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

US: $150000 - $218000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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