Senior Software Engineer, SDN, Control Plane

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Orion Core team, which is responsible for the framework and key components in Google's SDN network infrastructure. This role involves defining how developers build networking products at Google, including high bandwidth interconnects in data centers and WAN connectivity.

The position requires expertise in developing large-scale distributed systems with a focus on networking infrastructure. The team's codebase is primarily in C++, running on low dependency borg, and utilizing infrastructure like Chubby, Stubby, and Spanner. The Orion system is a critical, globally deployed infrastructure with thousands of application instances running worldwide.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be working on the Control Plane Network layer, participating in design reviews, reviewing code, and driving innovation in SDN solutions. The role offers the opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users through Google Cloud's infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in software development, distributed systems, and networking. They should be capable of both technical leadership and hands-on development, with the ability to understand complex systems and make architectural decisions.

This position at Google Cloud offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to the evolution of cloud infrastructure. The role combines technical depth with the scale and impact that comes with working at one of the world's leading technology companies.