Staff Software Engineer, Data Center Network Switches

Role Overview

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.

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

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Note: In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.