Google

Senior Network Engineer, Google Global Networking

Google • $150K — $217K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 6 years of experience in IP networking and routing protocols.
  • Hands-on experience in network operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure management.
  • Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting tasks.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking, fiber optics, and transport networks.

Responsibilities

  • Create network monitoring and troubleshooting automation workflows.
  • Debug complex network issues, identifying root causes of incidents.
  • Develop and implement risk profiles to ensure optimal network performance.
  • Enhance documentation and training resources for support teams.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure stable platform deployment.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Flexible working locations: Thornton, CO or Atlanta, GA.
  • Participation in equity and bonus programs.
  • Work within a high-impact team shaping the future of technology.
Full Job Description
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X The application window will be open until at least October 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Thornton, CO, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience with IP networking, routing protocols, and network connectivity.
  • Experience in network operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure.
  • Experience with Python and coding for automation.
  • Experience with cloud networking, fiber optics, and transport networks.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience troubleshooting hardware and software on large-scale IP/MPLS networks.
  • Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python).
  • Experience analyzing business processes and creating data-driven recommendations for improvement.
  • Experience with network routing and switching at scale, as well as IP network infrastructures and protocols.
  • Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), including control plane, data plane, and management plane.


About the job

The Global Network Operations team runs the most reliable network, proactively monitoring and fixing issues, ensuring our users and customers are connected, our products are the most available and that we meet Google's demanding growth.

As a Network Engineer in the Google Global Networking (GGN) team, you will work with other network engineers and technology teams in Google to identify and mitigate risks and ensure the smooth operation of core networking systems and platforms on the Google production network.

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 force 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

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Responsibilities
  • Create workflow, network monitoring, and troubleshooting automation to improve the network.
  • Debug complex issues and determine root causes for incidents impacting the network and customers.
  • Develop, debug, and mitigate risk profiles to maintain optimal network health.
  • Lead improvements in documentation, playbooks, and training for support organizations.
  • Work with network design, deployment, and engineering teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms.


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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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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