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Network Engineer, Google Enterprise Network Hosting

Texas, United States (On-site)

Network Engineer, Google Enterprise Network Hosting

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Network Engineering

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Job Description

The Google Enterprise Network (GEN) Hosting team seeks a Network Engineer to plan, design, and build multi-tenant Enterprise Data Center networks. Responsibilities include quantifiable data analysis for scalability and efficiency improvements, identifying and resolving network system flaws, developing performance-enhancing software, and participating in rotating on-call schedules. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and architects to ensure security and build new services as needed. The engineer will work with large-scale networks, utilizing technologies like VXLAN, BGP EVPN, and MC-LAG. The successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years network routing protocol experience
Experience with programming languages (C++, Go, Python)
Network design and troubleshooting expertise
Systematic problem-solving and communication skills

Good to have:

CCNP/CCDP certification
Large-scale network planning and design experience
Enterprise data center network experience
Multi-vendor environment experience
Knowledge of VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MC-LAG, Encryption, key management

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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$122.0K - $178.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$150.0K/yr avg.

Austin, Texas, United States

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