Network Implementation Engineer

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Systems, Computer Networks, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with physical fiber networks, optical networks, and dense wave-division multiplexing.
• Experience in managing or directing field operation technicians, engineers, contractors or vendors in a telco working environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working across multiple levels and functions.
• Experience in telecommunications (e.g., carrier class scale).
• Experience in a data center or PoP environment.
• Knowledge of large optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer 2/3 routers, and data services.
• Knowledge of OSP, ISP, AC/DC power systems, and environmental controls relay rack/cabinet/cage construction.
• Ability to engage/influence tactically and strategically decision-making.

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.

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will work on 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 the team and organization for success. You will build a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network to support customers and users globally.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$154,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

• Own and serve as a Point of Contact (POC) responsible for the execution, implementation of network build, operations, and maintenance across metros and data centers.
• Set and manage priorities, Objective Key Results (OKRs) while managing workload and productivity.
• Create and drive consensus across teams and the organization.
• Be responsible for the business while anticipating needs and escalating issues as needed.
• Identify initiatives, programs, processes to create efficiency and process improvements, optimize resources, and address gaps/risk cross-functionally.