About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for growing and maintaining the control plane networking infrastructure that powers Google's Data Centers across the globe. This involves solving some of the hardest problems in distributed systems (scaling, availability, efficiency) while ensuring network fundamentals.

The Control Plane Networking team is responsible for scaling the out-of-band infrastructure for network devices responsible for bootstrapping and ongoing management of Google's data centers.
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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + 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

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable network topologies, focusing on the integration of software control plane with physical network reality.

• Collaborate with hardware vendors to qualify new switch platforms and optical technologies. Drive requirements for next-generation hardware and ensure seamless integration with our software stack.

• Design and implement software systems that interact directly with routing protocols, with a specific focus on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) attributes, path selection and peering strategies.

• Engage with the open networking community to leverage and contribute to industry-standard network operating systems and tools.

• Maintain our code base, fixing bugs, and be part of our business-hours weekly rotation.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience in one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Python, or Go.

• Experience in Unix/Linux environments.

• Experience in network engineering, operations, or network architecture.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience in Unix/Linux environments.

• Understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols, specifically Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) (attributes, state machines, and route reflection).