Network Implementation Engineer, Prod Capacity

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be the initial point of our efforts to execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers within Google, as well as construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors, all to position your team and organization for success.

You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient, positive outcomes for the business and our customers. Your objective will be to build the world’s most reliable, cost-effective and scalable network to support all of our current and future customers and users globally.

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $126000 - $181000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Build and operate Google's network reliably and at scale.
  
• Execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide.
  
• Develop creative approaches and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep operational costs low.
  
• Monitor the network and repair issues while anticipating needs and escalating issues.
  
• Own network documentation, update and maintain network designs and plans.
  

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.
  
• Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Layer 1 optical transmissions systems, Layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.
• Experience with fiber types, physical fiber characteristics, and standard testing tools (e.g., OSA, BERT, OTDR).
• Experience troubleshooting DWDM systems, including DWDM topology and architecture.
• Experience with network transport design, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Experience with networking and network troubleshooting.

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

The application window will be open until at least July 20, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.