Staff Software Engineer Data Center Network Switches
Overview
Design and ship high‑performance networking solutions for Google’s global data centers. Lead the creation of scalable software that powers the world’s largest network infrastructure. This role drives innovation in AI/ML networks for TPUs and GPUs while collaborating across hardware and software domains. Join a diverse team to shape hyperscale computing and deliver exceptional performance.
What You'll Do9
- 1Build, design, and lead the development of low‑latency networking solutions for TPUs and GPUs
- 2Program the data plane and control plane for networking applications that support massive scale
- 3Manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross‑functional initiatives
- 4Drive debugging and optimization of network protocols and infrastructure
- 5Scale software solutions through continuous integration and automated testing
- 6Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with physical network components
- 7Lead technical direction for complex, multi‑team projects spanning cloud and edge systems
- 8Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of ownership and excellence
- 9Ensure compliance with security and reliability standards across all deployments
Requirements10
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 28 years programming in C++
- 33 years testing and launching enterprise software products
- 43 years designing and architecting large‑scale systems
- 55+ years experience with network architecture Ethernet switching
- 6Master’s degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field
- 78 years expertise in data structures and algorithms
- 83 years leading technical teams in matrixed environments
- 93 years working on cross‑business projects with industry partners
- 10Strong grasp of AI/ML infrastructure especially network integration
Salary Insight
$207 - $300k per year
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