Senior Network Engineer, Out-of-Band Management

What the role needs

• Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Learn more about benefits at Google .
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and hardware issues related to switch operation, performance, and stability.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.
• Experience with planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.).
• Experience in Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networks, Network Operations, Networking, Scripting, Troubleshooting, Networking Protocols, and Data Center Networking.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.

From the employer

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. In this role, you will possess a good understanding of network switch architectures, and experience on working with switch OS platforms. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable software solutions for our networking infrastructure. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving channel behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google . • 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. • Architect, design, develop, and implement new features for Google Out-of-band Management networking evolution. This includes API development, Command-Line Interface (CLI) enhancements, and integration with network management systems. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and hardware issues related to switch operation, performance, and stability. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers. • Experience with planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.). • Experience in Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networks, Network Operations, Networking, Scripting, Troubleshooting, Networking Protocols, and Data Center Networking. Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers. • Experience with planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.). • Experience in Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networks, Network Operations, Networking, Scripting, Troubleshooting, Networking Protocols, and Data Center Networking. Preferred qualifications: • Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.