Staff Network Engineer, Infrastructure Control Network

Google•Atlanta, GA

3h•$176,000 - $256,000

About The Position

The Staff Network Engineer will work on Google's Infrastructure Control Network as part of the Network Engineering team, which operates Google's global network reliably and at scale. The role contributes directly to network design and feature enhancements, helps ensure safe and efficient network operations, and addresses challenges arising from Google's complex network and evolving technologies. Reliable network operations support users of Google's applications, products, and services. The position is part of the 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. The team supports areas including AI models, computing infrastructure, Google Global Networking, and data center operations. The engineer will define technical direction and architecture, own end-to-end design choices, coordinate with partner teams, and improve network systems throughout their lifecycle—from design and validation to deployment, operation, and optimization. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $176,000–$256,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

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, working with network equipment providers.
Experience planning and designing networks, such as networks spanning multiple sites or products.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a network equipment manufacturer or network operator in an engineering or design role.
Experience with one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.
Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

Define the technical roadmap and architecture, balancing immediate operational needs against long-term scalability and reliability.
Own end-to-end architectural and design choices.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for partner teams and align on shared OKRs, technical dependencies, and lifecycle management.
Engage in and improve the full network lifecycle, from inception and design through qualification, validation, deployment, operation, and optimization.
Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms such as automation and advocate for changes that improve reliability and velocity.