Staff Network Engineer, Global Network Core
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and
troubleshooting, with network equipment providers. Experience with
planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple
products, etc.). Preferred qualifications: Experience in one or
more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python. 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 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 $177,000-$257,000
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 Engage in and
improve the whole lifecycle of networks from inception and design,
to qualification and validation, through deployment, operation and
optimization. Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like
automation, and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve
reliability and velocity. Work with other team members and groups
to analyze requirements or potential problems and proactively
develop solutions and policy recommendations. Partner with Google’s
internal application groups and design network infrastructure which
meets their networking requirements. Lead development of Google’s
production network infrastructure through published engineering
design documents and specifications. Lead the requirement analysis,
engineering design, and solution development of Google’s production
network infrastructure.
Keywords: Google, Berkeley , Staff Network Engineer, Global Network Core, Engineering , Sunnyvale, California
