Network Engineer, Google Enterprise Network Hosting

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Network Engineering • $122,000 PA - $178,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Network Engineer at Google's Enterprise Network (GEN) Hosting team designs, builds, and supports multi-tenant data center networks for various Google products and Alphabet companies. Responsibilities include capacity forecasting, identifying and improving system inefficiencies, developing performance-enhancing software, and participating in on-call rotations. The role requires collaboration with engineers and architects to ensure network security and build new services. The engineer will work with large-scale networks, using technologies like VXLAN, BGP EVPN, and MC-LAG. The position demands strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years network routing experience
  • Experience with programming languages (C++, Go, Python)
  • Network design and troubleshooting expertise
  • Large-scale network planning & design
Good to have:
  • CCNP/CCDP certification
  • Experience with data center technologies (VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG)
  • Multi-vendor environment experience
  • Global enterprise data center experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 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:

  • Certification in CCNP/CCDP.
  • Experience with planning and designing large-scale networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.).
  • Experience with large enterprise data center network design and operations in a global environment.
  • Experience with working in a multi-vendor environment, and designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of data center technologies/protocols: VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG, Encryption, key management, or zone based network segmentation.
  • Excellent systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

About the job

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.

The Google Enterprise Network (GEN) Hosting team plans, designs, provisions, supports and scales the multi-tenant Data Center network infrastructure needs for various product areas and select Alphabet companies. The team owns aspects of the multi-tenant environment, including engineering, deployment, testing and automation.

In this role, you will plan, design, and build Google's multi-tenant Enterprise Data Center networks used for hosting workloads for various product areas within Google, select Alphabet companies and Google Corporate Services applications. You will be working closely with experienced network engineers, software engineers, and security architects to provide a comprehensive approach in support of our security policies and build new services as needed. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies.

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 $122,000-$178,000 + 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 .

Responsibilities

  • Drive the quantifiable analysis of measurements, or data and capacity forecast models for making networks more scalable, efficient, and deliver predictable user experience.
  • Evaluate the current inefficiencies, complexities, and flaws in network systems, and propose designs, software, and processes to improve them.
  • Develop software that improves the performance, safety, transparency, and manageability of network systems.
  • Participate in rotating schedules with other team members, including weekends.

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