Staff Software Engineer, Network Management

Company: Google Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Staff Software Engineer, Network Management

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  Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems, and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in software development.
  
• 5 years of experience in testing and launching software products.
  
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  
• Experience with software development, large-scale distributed systems, and networking.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  
• 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  
• 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.
  
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  
• Experience with C++, C, Python, Go, or Java, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, and Software-Defined Networking.
  
  About the job
  Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products handle information at massive scale and extend beyond web search. We seek engineers with diverse expertise, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, AI, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile development. As a software engineer, you will work on critical projects with opportunities to switch teams and projects as our business evolves. We require versatility, leadership qualities, and enthusiasm for tackling new problems across the full tech stack.
  About the MSCA organization
  The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services and Google Cloud. Our end users include Googlers, Cloud customers, and billions of Google service users worldwide.
  Additional Information
  We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability, from developing TPUs to managing a global network, shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud's Vertex AI and Gemini models. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary is role, level, and location-dependent, with individual pay influenced by skills, experience, and education. Recruiters can provide specific salary details during hiring. Compensation listed reflects base salary only; bonus, equity, and benefits are additional.
  Responsibilities
  
  
• Provide technical leadership on impact projects.
  
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
  
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
  
• Design and implement features that support the self-driving-networks mission.
  
• Contribute to organizational direction.
  
  Google is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We aim to build a workforce reflective of our users, fostering a culture of belonging and providing equal opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, criminal history, or other protected bases. See Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.
  As a global company, English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise specified.
  Note to recruitment agencies: Google does not accept unsolicited resumes and is not responsible for fees related to them.
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