Senior Staff Software Engineer, Network Management

Back to Jobs

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Network Management

Google

262,000–364,000 / Year

Location

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

info_outline XIn most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience programming in C++. 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products. Experience in networking and systems infrastructure. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction. 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects. Experience in network infrastructure and software-defined networking. About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.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: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects. Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers. Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions. Work on automation systems that execute complex network lifecycle operations such as expanding/upgrading/decommissioning network sub-components

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
  • Work on automation systems that execute complex network lifecycle operations such as expanding, upgrading, and decommissioning network sub-components.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Skills Required

C++NetworkingSystems infrastructureSoftware design and architectureTestingSoftware product launchTechnical leadershipInfluenceCoachingCommunicationData structures and algorithmsCross-functional project managementMatrixed organization experience

Benefits

  • 25% bonus target
  • Equity
  • Benefits

App exclusive · Free

Smart Job AI Coach

Your personal interview coach on every job — readiness tips, profile improvements, and role-specific prep. Available only in the Pulse Job app.

Interview readiness

See how prepared you are and what to improve for each role.

Personalized tips

Actionable suggestions based on your profile and the job.

After you apply

Keep coaching momentum from job detail through application success.

Get Smart Job AI Coach in the appFree on iOS and Android