Network Operations Residency Program, University Graduate, 2026 Start at Google

This role will start as a cohort in February 2026.

The permanent location for the program is Thornton, CO.

This program is intended for candidates that have authorization to legally work full-time in the United States.

The application window will be open until at least November 28, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 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:

• Internship experience in network engineering, data center operations, system administration, or a similar technical role.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• 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 Network Operations Residency Program (NORP) is a two-year program for full-time employees designed to give new hires exposure to different projects. You will transfer to either Network Engineer or Technical Program Management roles after getting exposure to both of those areas in their rotations. You can take their careers in a variety of directions, into different engineering functions, from operations to architecture, to program and technical program management. NORP is designed to build future leaders and jumpstart your career in networking technology.

Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $84,000-$118,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure in Network Implementation Engineering roles.
• Collaborate with Googlers to plan, deliver, and operate networking infrastructure.
• Contribute to innovative solutions, including developing enhanced tools, automation, and process improvements.
  
  
  

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 .