Automation-Driven Network Deployment Engineer

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Network Engineer to deliver end-to-end connectivity for metro sites and to optimize capacity workflows for edge devices. You will translate network solutions into BOMs and detailed designs for third parties, and maintain deployment documentation while applying Python to automate tasks.

The role requires coordinating with multiple teams, experience with carrier-scale telecom networks, and the ability to travel up to 25% during peak times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/engineering or related field.
• 6 years of telecommunications experience at carrier scale with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, L2/L3 routers, and data services.
• Experience planning/leading network deployments and creating deployment packages and Methods of Procedures (MOP).
• Experience coordinating with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate with Design, Deployment, and Planning teams to deliver end-to-end connectivity for assigned metro sites.
• Execute and troubleshoot capacity workflows for edge network devices across Google's global network.
• Translate common network solutions into BOMs and detailed design packages for third parties with minimal oversight.
• Manage creation and maintenance of network documentation and deployment plans (DPKs), ensuring technical accuracy.
• Apply scripting and software development to automate workflows, analyze data, and drive process optimizations.

Skills

Telecom experience

Deployment planning

Coordination with field ops

Network infrastructure

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Python

Go

Education

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

Tools

Python

Go

Job description

Google is seeking a Network Engineer to deliver end-to-end connectivity for metro sites and to optimize capacity workflows for edge devices. You will translate network solutions into BOMs and detailed designs for third parties, and maintain deployment documentation while applying Python to automate tasks.

The role requires coordinating with multiple teams, experience with carrier-scale telecom networks, and the ability to travel up to 25% during peak times.