Staff Network Engineer

Staff Network Engineer 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. As a Staff Network Engineer on the Device-to-Device (D2D) Architecture Design and Implementation Standards team, you will be a key individual contributor responsible for driving the definition and documentation of our network architecture and standards. You will address ambiguous issues, and will have a direct impact on teams across the organization. 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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + 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. Responsibilities: Lead the stipulation and documentation of architectural policy and standards across different layers of the OSI stack (e.g., L0-L1 mapping, L1-L3 striping rules, etc.). Create network and reference designs for new sites, upgrades, and capacity adds. Drive hardware lifecycle policies to minimize Excess and Obsolescence (E and O) while balancing the introduction of new technology for scaling and cost reduction. Develop methodologies for machine-readable policies that enable automated design verification and integration across the Global Graph Network (GGN) stack. Prepare network designs for new and existing client site establishments, site relocations, network upgrades, and network expansions. Work cross-functionally to provide business requirements to software and technology teams, ensuring new platforms are seamlessly integrated. Act as a "go-to" Network Engineer, driving data-driven improvements, standardization, and tool innovation to increase reliability and efficiency. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity 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 condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.