Optical Transport Engineer: AI-Driven Network Innovation

Google LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a skilled Optical Network Engineer to define Layer 1 architecture requirements and scale Google's transport network for AI workloads. You will collaborate with multiple vendors and lead NPI testing, leveraging AI tools to boost engineering efficiency and automate lab environments.

Required 3 years in optical tech and proficiency in C++, Go, or Python. Strong security posture knowledge and full-lifecycle automation experience are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience with optical technologies (transceivers, metro, long-haul DWDM, submarine).
• Experience in C++, Go or Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and drive simplified Layer 1 architectures to scale Google's transport network.
• Drive multi-vendor hardware optionality and co-development with external vendors.
• Develop and execute New Product Introduction (NPI) test plans for quality in production.
• Leverage AI tools to improve engineering efficiency and automate lab infrastructure.
• Ensure new optical platforms follow Google's security posture to mitigate threats.

Skills

C++

Go

Python

Optical technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ondatra

OpenConfig

Job description

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a skilled Optical Network Engineer to define Layer 1 architecture requirements and scale Google's transport network for AI workloads. You will collaborate with multiple vendors and lead NPI testing, leveraging AI tools to boost engineering efficiency and automate lab environments.

Required 3 years in optical tech and proficiency in C++, Go, or Python. Strong security posture knowledge and full-lifecycle automation experience are valued assets.