Software Engineering Manager, SDN Control, Data Center Networks

Google LLC
Sunnyvale, TX, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Data Centers Distributed Systems Software Engineering Computer Networking Systems Data Center Networking

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role, you lead the SDN Core team responsible for the Orion SDN framework, applications, and related tools at Google data centers. You shape the long-term strategy, align cross-functional efforts with Networking Infrastructure and Cloud, and drive end-to-end delivery of scalable, highly available networking infrastructure. You mentor engineers and partner with product and program managers to balance technical excellence with business objectives. This position offers impact across a world-scale SDN deployment and critical networking capabilities powering Google services. Compensation / Benefits * Lead a team of software engineers building the SDN framework, applications, and tools (Orion) * Collaborate across Networking Infrastructure and Cloud with PMs and other engineering managers * Define team goals and long-term strategy for SDN Infrastructure * Drive end-to-end development including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration * Develop flexible, highly-available infrastructure and uphold Product Excellence * Mentor engineers and align career goals with project priorities and business objectives Tasks * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience * 8 years of software development experience * 3 years developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks; or related compute/storage/hardware experience * 3 years in a technical leadership role * 2 years in a people management or team leadership role Key requirements * bonus target * equity * benefits * competitive pay * career growth opportunities * international scope

Requirements

_ flexible, highly-available infrastructure and uphold Product Excellence * Mentor engineers and align career goals with project priorities and business objectives Tasks * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience * 8 years of software development experience * 3 years developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks; or related compute/storage/hardware experience * 3 years in a technical leadership role * 2 years in a people management or team leadership role Key requirements * bonus target * equity * benefits * competitive pay * career growth opportunities * international scope

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