Technical Lead, Global Network, Routing and Operations

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 15 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.
  
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in network infrastructure design and management.
• Experience designing and using automation workflows to boost operational productivity.
• Experience in network management best practices and operational standards.
• Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and overlay technologies.
• Understanding of routing/optical hardware and current industry trends.
• Excellent technical leadership that mentors and elevates the entire team's capabilities.

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.

In this role, as a Technical Lead for our global network infrastructure operations practice you will possess the capacity to think about and lead solution planning for some of the largest networking tests for IP networks today. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable you to lead a large, matrixed organization of technical people toward strategies that improve network reliability and drive scale as our network grows. You'll be at the center of the network ecosystem, where hardware, software, SDN overlays, and workflow automation converge to create the Google Global 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $227,000-$320,000 + 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, analysis, and strategic development of our global network infrastructure.
• Achieve and exceed Service Level Objective (SLO) goals for our fiber, optical, and routing platforms.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor to a team of Network Engineers, Software Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and Managers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network to enhance availability, reliability, and performance.
• Identify and mitigate network risks through innovative design, in-depth analysis, and the implementation of enhanced processes and automation.