Google

Network Operations Residency Program, University Graduate, August 2026 Start

Google$87K — $122K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Internship experience in network engineering, data center, system administration, or another technical role.
  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, ARP, IP Tables, routing) or Unix systems, and coding/scripting experience (e.g., Java, C/C++, shell, Python).
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and make decisions with limited information.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Gain exposure to various network engineering and technical program management roles.
  • Collaborate with team members to plan, deliver, and operate networking infrastructure.
  • Develop innovative solutions, including tools and processes, to enhance team productivity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 16-month mentorship and professional development program.
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent Network Implementation Engineer role upon successful program completion.
  • Exposure to Google’s innovative technology and infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment focused on shared knowledge.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and resources in network engineering and AI.
Full Job Description
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X This role will start as a cohort in August 2026.

This program is intended for candidates that have authorization to legally work full-time in the United States.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Internship experience in network engineering, data center, system administration, or another technical capacity.
  • Experience working with networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, ARP, IP Tables, routing) or Unix systems administration, including coding (e.g., Java, C/C ) or scripting in shell or Python.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and make quick decisions with limited information.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.


About the job

The NORP is a comprehensive 16-month program designed for full-time new hires ("Nooglers") to gain broad exposure to various Network Engineering projects through rotations. Upon successful completion of the program, NORPers will transition into a Network Implementation Engineer role. NORP is structured to cultivate future leaders and accelerate careers in networking technology. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong foundational knowledge in networking, excellent project management abilities, and a passion for managing unique and complex problems.

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 team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $87,000-$122,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Gain exposure to network engineering and technical program management roles.
  • Collaborate with Googlers to plan, deliver, and operate networking infrastructure for Google.
  • Contribute to creative, innovative solutions that might include introducing better tools and automation, or improving processes to make the team's work easier.


Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy .

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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