Systems Development Engineer, Networking

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Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Development Engineer, Networking

Google is seeking a Systems Development Engineer, Networking to join their team in Munich, Germany. This role is part of the Systems Development Engineering (SDE) team, focusing on managing services and systems at scale for Google Distributed Cloud Hosted (GDCH) solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong networking expertise and experience with distributed systems.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for deploying and managing GDCH deployments, working with internal reference implementations, and ensuring smooth operations of cloud infrastructure. You'll need to have deep knowledge of networking concepts, load balancers, and various networking protocols. The role requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills as you'll be interacting with development teams and customers.

The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies. You'll be part of a team that values creativity, automation, and problem-solving at scale. The role involves some international travel (up to 25%) and participation in on-call rotations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment.

Key responsibilities include defining objectives and metrics for GDCH deployments, monitoring system performance, providing feedback to development teams, and participating in customer deployments and training. You'll need to maintain security clearance and be comfortable working in a global environment where English proficiency is essential.

Google offers a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and personal growth. You'll be working on meaningful projects that impact millions of users while having access to Google's vast resources and expertise. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer, Networking

  • Define clear objectives, processes, and metrics for internal reference GDCH deployments
  • Deploy and manage GDCH deployments using public documentation
  • Collect, document, and analyze feedback and communicate findings to development teams
  • Monitor key metrics, identify trends, and report on the impact of internal deployments and operations
  • Interact with internal development organizations
  • Participate in Customer, Partner, and Internal team deployments and training
  • Participate in the 24x7 on-call rotation to support escalations

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer, Networking

Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience working in production distributed environments
  • Experience in TCP/IP and networking concepts (e.g., PXE boot, Subnets, VLANs, Jumbo Frames, LACP, NIC Teaming, Unicast/Broadcast/Multicast, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, SSH, etc.)
  • Experience with Load Balancers (F5, HAProxy, Apache, etc.), Cisco Nexus 7000/6000/5000/2000 platforms, vPC, FEX, FabricPath, ISSU, dual stack IPv4/IPv6 deployments, and VLAN, STP, LACP, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, BGP
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Level 2 security clearance (SÜ2) under the German Classification Act (SÜG)

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