AI-Driven Network Automation Architect

Google; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to scale and optimize its global network infrastructure. You will design AI-driven automation for demand translation, topology generation, and L3-L1 mapping, enabling auto-validated Plans of Record and reduced manual effort.

You’ll lead the integration of Agentic Skills into the planning workflow, work with cross-functional teams, and help shape the automation roadmap for high-volume, reliable network operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience with network routing protocols and troubleshooting.
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI agents and automation scripts (primarily using Python) to transform network planning processes, including demand translation, topology generation, and L3-L1 mapping, leading the shift to intention-based planning.
• Build, test, and integrate modular, reusable 'Agentic Skills' into the network planning pipeline to generate auto-validated Plans of Record (PORs), enhance efficiency, and minimize manual intervention, bypassing legacy UI limitations.
• Analyze network planning workflows to identify automation opportunities. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to define automation requirements, ensure seamless integration of new tools and processes, and proactively resolve technical obstacles.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in network automation, AI application in networking, data analysis, and software development best practices.
• Drive the adoption of innovative solutions and contribute to the technical strategy and roadmap for network planning automation.

Skills

C++

Go

Python

Routing protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/related field

Tools

APIs

Automation tools

Job description

Google is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to scale and optimize its global network infrastructure. You will design AI-driven automation for demand translation, topology generation, and L3-L1 mapping, enabling auto-validated Plans of Record and reduced manual effort.

You’ll lead the integration of Agentic Skills into the planning workflow, work with cross-functional teams, and help shape the automation roadmap for high-volume, reliable network operations.