Network Implementation Engineer

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.

2 years of experience in telecommunications, OSP, ISP, AC/DC power systems, and relay rack/cabinet/cage construction.

Preferred qualifications:

2 years of experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications working environment.

2 years of experience reading/writing or scripting code in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, Javascript, etc.).

Experience in a data center or PoP environment.

Knowledge of OSP, ISP, AC/DC power systems, environmental controls relay rack/cabinet/cage construction.

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 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. You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient, positive outcomes for the business and our customers. You will build the most reliable, cost-effective and scalable network to support all of our current and future 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 $93,000-$136,000 + 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 (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

Manage installation of rack, stack and installation of networking equipment. Own network documentation, updating and maintaining network drawings and plans.

Test routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.

Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.

Work closely with project management, network engineering and rest of the engineering team to identify advance potential problems in network installations, including in the areas of facility power (e.g., AC/DC), cooling, security/access, rack layout and cable management.

Identify new initiatives, programs, processes to create efficiency and process improvements, optimize resources, and address gaps, and risk cross-functionally.

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