Senior Software Engineer, GKE Networking

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies impacting billions of users. The role involves working on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), a managed Kubernetes service on Google Cloud Platform, focusing on networking solutions such as IP Address Management, gateway, unified network policies, and multi-NIC solutions for Kubernetes workloads. The Kubernetes Networking team builds networking abstractions and collaborates with partners and customers. Google Cloud provides enterprise-grade solutions to customers worldwide to enable digital transformation.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

• Design and implement new networking features in the Kubernetes and GKE area.
• Design and develop network virtualization solutions for containers.
• Design and develop AI/ML enablement high-performance networking solutions optimized for large-scale model training, low-latency GPU communication, and self-sustaining agentic workloads.
• Help external GKE customers who encounter issues in production clusters.
• Engage with the open source community to help shape the direction of networking in Kubernetes.

Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.