Network Implementation Engineer

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications working environment.
• 4 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
• Experience in a data center or Point of Presence environment, OSP, ISP, AC/DC power systems, environmental controls, and relay rack/cabinet/cage construction.

Preferred qualifications:

• 4 years of experience reading/writing or scripting code in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
• Experience with administering cloud services.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with knowledge of internet peering/routing topologies.
• Excellent problem solving, partner management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for engaging/influencing 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 member of the Google Distributed Cloud Infrastructure Delivery organization you will be part of a cross-functional team that brings Google Cloud's Infrastructure and Services to customers. As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be part of a team that is conceptualizing, developing, designing, prototyping, and deploying Google Distributed Cloud and Google Edge based solutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $111,000-$163,000 + 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 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

• Plan, design, develop, activate, and build Google Distributed Cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate new network and computing hardware, solutions, and technology.
• Engage in and improve the life-cycle of services from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement.
• Support services and products before they go live through solution design consulting, developing infrastructure platforms and frameworks, capacity planning, and launch reviews.
• Assist adjacent Google engineering teams in building an ecosystem of integration partners empowered by Google software automation.