Technical Program Manager, Networking System Software

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

The Platforms Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) software program management team sits within Google's AI and Infrastructure organization. We collaborate with partner engineering teams to deliver software for mission critical, foundational systems that power Google and Cloud's services. We work on data center NPIs, operating systems, infrastructure control planes, host and data center networking, security and data center management software.

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 force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 + 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

• Establish methodology, lead and drive planning and execution, and demonstrate end-to-end ownership of large-scale software programs (20-40 tracks/teams, crossing multiple organization boundaries).
• Demonstrate ownership and deep technical judgement, identifying risks, ensuring end to end design alignment and high quality software systems.
• Move beyond task management to re-engineer development, qualification and deployment frameworks, defining and operationalizing process improvements and automation to achieve repeatable results.
• Navigate ambiguity to align leadership across internal and external organizations, driving consensus on complex initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 3 years of experience in software development, managing engineering contributors, and working with executives.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with low level system software (e.g., kernel, driver, host networking, etc.).
• Experience and knowledge of networking protocols and concepts.