staff operations Network Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 18, 2026
$177,000 – $257,000
USD per year

About this role

Google is hiring a staff-level Network Engineer in the operations function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, REST APIs, Ansible, Networking. Compensation is listed at $177,000–$257,000 per year.

Role
Network Engineer
Function
operations
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Google careers

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.

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

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