Systems Development Engineer, Edge Networking
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Job Description
Overview
At Google, the Systems Development Engineer, Edge Networking role focuses on maintaining operational health, automating systems, and enhancing capacity on a global scale. This position is central to delivering reliability for Google’s content delivery and compute infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Linux machines worldwide ensuring system reliability.
- Collaborate with partner ISPs for remote troubleshooting and IP networking support.
- Automate and improve support projects and onboard new hardware/services.
- Work closely with engineering teams, hardware vendors, product managers, and partners.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience; 3 years in systems automation and design; strong knowledge in TCP/IP, PXE boot, Subnets, VLANs, LACP, DNS, SSH, etc.
Preferred: Experience in coding/automation with languages like Go, Javascript, Python; understanding of Linux/Unix administration; familiarity with BGP routing topologies and front-end development; strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Why Google?
Google encourages collaboration, self-direction, and innovative problem solving in a supportive and inclusive environment. The role’s focus on observability and automation is key to building sustainable, large-scale service infrastructure.
Key skills/competency
- automation
- systems
- Linux
- networking
- TCP/IP
- troubleshooting
- coding
- observability
- cloud
- collaboration
How to Get Hired at Google
- Research Google's culture: Learn about their mission and innovation.
- Customize your resume: Highlight skills in automation and Linux.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice technical networking and troubleshooting scenarios.
- Showcase projects: Emphasize system design and automation achievements.
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