Network Engineer, GEN Network Engineering

Google•Austin, TX

4d•$126,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Google's Network Engineering team operates the network that serves millions of Internet users worldwide. Network Engineers contribute directly to network design and feature enhancements, help keep systems reliable and running smoothly, and support safe, efficient operations by monitoring performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components, and responding to connectivity issues. The work involves solving complex network challenges with evolving technologies to keep users connected to Google's applications, products, and services. This role focuses on Google's Enterprise network infrastructure. It leads requirement analysis, engineering design, and solution development, including qualification, deployment, and optimization of new features. The position also supports secure and dependable network services through sustainable scaling, tools, automation, and changes that improve reliability and velocity. The Network Engineer partners across business units, leads assigned projects, coaches peer engineers, and participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation for Tier 3 subject matter expert support as needed. The role is part of Google's AI and Infrastructure team, which delivers AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity for Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and Google users worldwide. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated US compensation is $126,000–$180,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of experience with network routing protocols, design, and troubleshooting, working with network equipment providers.
Experience with one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.
Experience with networking technologies and protocols including VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG, encryption, key management, zone-based network segmentation, and multi-tenant environments.
Experience with enterprise data center network design and operations in a global environment.

Nice To Haves

CCIE, CCDE, or PCNSE certification.
Experience planning and designing large-scale networks, such as networks spanning multiple sites or products.
Familiarity with using AI tools to enable network feature development velocity and accelerate daily workflow.

Responsibilities

Lead requirement analysis, engineering design, and development of solutions for Google's Enterprise network infrastructure.
Execute new feature qualification, deployment, and optimization.
Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, delivering secure and dependable network services.
Drive changes that improve reliability and velocity.
Partner across business units to analyze requirements and proactively develop solutions and policies.
Lead assigned projects across technical and communication aspects.
Coach peer engineers through knowledge transfer and cross-training.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for Tier 3 subject matter expert support as needed.