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Staff Software Engineer, Data Center Network Switches

Google·Sunnyvale, California
Full-time

Salary

$207k–$300k/ annually

Posted today

Application completed on Google

About This Role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

* 8 years of experience programming in C++.

* 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.

* 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

* Experience with network architecture, ethernet switching, software

development and network 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.

* 3 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.

* Good understanding of modern AI/ML infrastructure, ideally including network

architecture.

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: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work on the latest AI/ML networks for TPUs and GPUs.

* Work with hardware and software systems, programming the data plane and

control plane for networking applications which drive the world's largest

network infrastructure.

* Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

* Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and

enhancement of software solutions.

Required Skills

C++Software designNetwork architectureEthernet switchingData structuresAlgorithmsTechnical leadershipAI/ML infrastructureDistributed computingSystem designData planeControl planeNetworking applicationsTPUsGPUs

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