Edge Metro Capacity Delivery, Senior Network Implementation Engineer

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.

As a Network Implementation Engineer (NIE) on the Edge Metro Capacity Delivery team, you will independently manage the end-to-end execution of network capacity deployments for assigned metro sites. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing the global edge infrastructure that delivers Google’s content and services, ensuring our mission of "Edge Capacity, Optimally Delivered".

You bring a data-driven approach to troubleshooting complex network issues and have proven experience managing third-party contractors to deliver against committed technical objectives Working closely with cross-functional partners—including Technical Program Managers, Network Architects, and Design Engineers—you will position your assigned metros for success by driving efficiency and reliability in network build intervals You will leverage your technical proficiency and automation skills (e.g., Python) to proactively identify process improvements and ensure the technical accuracy of Google’s production network.

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 $150,000-$218,000 + 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

• Direct and prioritize resources while maintaining quality and adherence to network standards.
• Collaborate as a subject matter expert to ensure adoption of network infrastructure standards.
• Deliver network capacity for Google via generation of bill of materials, Deployment Packages, device management, vendor management, and standard workflow based activation.
• Triage of network issues, identification of root cause, generation of Maintenance Operation Procedure, and orchestration for network repair and completion of on-site work in support of the repair activity.
• Lead multi-quarter implementations and drive automation efforts using scripting to achieve industry-best network build intervals and drive scalable process improvements

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
• Experience planning/leading network deployments and creating deployment packages and Methods of Procedures (MOP).
• Experience planning and coordinating with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications working environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in telecommunications, OSP, ISP, AC/DC power systems, and relay rack/cabinet/cage construction.
• 6 years of experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications working environment.
• 6 years of experience reading/writing or scripting code in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, Javascript, etc.).
• Experience collaborating across multiple levels and functions, with a passion for engaging and influencing tactical and strategic decision-making
• Experience leading the end-to-end execution of edge network capacity deployments and creating scalable automation for global metro infrastructure.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Addison, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.

The application window will be open until at least June 10th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.