Network Implementation Engineer, Productivity Capacity

XThe application window will be open until at least May 14, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with field-based work in data centers, huts, and colocation facilities managed by third-party vendors.

• Experience working with optical networking technologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with troubleshooting of DWDM systems, and skilled in DWDM topology and architecture.

• Knowledge of fiber types and their application, physical fiber characteristics, and standard testing tools (OSA, BERT, OTDR).

• Understanding of networking and fundamentals of network troubleshooting.

• Understanding of network transport design, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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 $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.

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Responsibilities

• Be responsible for building and operating Google's network reliably and at scale.

• Work with engineers to develop creative approaches for keeping operational costs low through tooling and process improvements.

• Design, plan, and install support for optical transport.

• Deliver capacity for the North America region.

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