Job Detail

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent practical experience.


• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python, Java or Go).


• Experience working in enterprise network operations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.


• Knowledge of Linux systems, networking and virtualization (e.g. Puppet, Docker, namespaces).


• Knowledge of open source networking systems like (e.g. Quagga, OpenVSwitch, MiniNet).


• Experience with OpenFlow-based Software Defined Networking (SDN) systems.


• Experience with wireless technologies, routing protocols and network security.


• Expertise in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.

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.

Software Define Networking (SDN) Engineering is developing next generation network solutions based on OpenFlow technologies. You will change networking, allowing for improved security and improved deployment and operational efficiencies.

You will be surrounded by learning opportunities while working swiftly. You will use Developer Operations methods, work with virtualized services and develop automation and systems to support our product. You will also apply your networking, coding, and systems skills to help design, test and deploy the next generation of enterprise networking technology-software defined networks.

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're always on call to keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

• Design, test and automate next-generation Openflow-based SDN networks.


• Build re-usable systems and designs promoting scalability, efficiency, security, and reliability.


• Work with partner teams and end-users to define user journeys and develop solutions using DevOps methodologies.


• Lead pilot and test deployment efforts.


• Participate in on-call schedules with your team members, providing third-tier support of the solutions the team develops.