Network Operations Residency Program, University Graduate, August 2026 Start

Google

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Capacity and Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Hardware Components, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Java, Leadership, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Operations Center, Network Programming, Operations Research, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Telecommunications, Time Management, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration, iptables
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
This role will start as a cohort in August 2026.This program is intended for candidates that have authorization to legally work full-time in the United States.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Internship experience in network engineering, data center, system administration, or another technical capacity.
  • Experience working with networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, ARP, IP Tables, routing) or Unix systems administration, including coding (e.g., Java, C/C++) or scripting in shell or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and make quick decisions with limited information.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

About the job

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.

The NORP is a comprehensive 16-month program designed for full-time new hires ("Nooglers") to gain broad exposure to various Network Engineering projects through rotations. Upon successful completion of the program, NORPers will transition into a Network Implementation Engineer role. NORP is structured to cultivate future leaders and accelerate careers in networking technology. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong foundational knowledge in networking, excellent project management abilities, and a passion for managing unique and complex problems.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $87000 - $122000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Gain exposure to network engineering and technical program management roles.
  • Collaborate with Googlers to plan, deliver, and operate networking infrastructure for Google.
  • Contribute to creative, innovative solutions that might include introducing better tools and automation, or improving processes to make the team’s work easier.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

About the Company

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Google

Build for everyone

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Benefits

We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

How we Hire

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

Learn more about our hiring process.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://goo.gle/4dbno6V