Network Implementation Engineer

Network Implementation Engineer

Google is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer to join its global network operations team. This role is critical in deploying, maintaining, and operating private data networks worldwide, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of Google's vast network infrastructure.

About The Job

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of executing the deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks across the globe. You will collaborate closely with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, and Field Engineers within Google, as well as external vendors and contractors. Your primary objective is to contribute to building and operating the world's most reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network to support millions of Internet users globally.

Google's network is integral to its services, connecting users worldwide through its edge metros. The Network Team is responsible for the reliable, large-scale operation of this network, managing the full lifecycle of space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence. This includes involvement from site acquisition and construction to architecture, design, installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

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 optimize operational costs.
• Monitor the network, repair issues, anticipate needs, and escalate problems effectively.
• Own network documentation, ensuring network designs and plans are updated and maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in network automation, programming, or coding (Python or Go).
• Experience with networking protocols and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role at an ISP, carrier, content network, or CDN.
• Understanding of cloud computing, Linux server environments, network design and deployment, and large-scale infrastructure management.
• Understanding of network operations at scale.
• Knowledge of the differences between control plane, data plane, and management plane, with familiarity with SDN.

Key skills/competency

• Network Implementation
• Network Engineering
• Network Automation
• Python
• Go
• Networking Protocols
• Troubleshooting
• Cloud Computing
• Linux
• SDN