Optical Transport Network Implementation Engineer

Google LLC; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Google LLC in the United States is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer to lead deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks globally. You will work with PMs, engineers, design and infrastructure teams, and external vendors to ensure reliable, scalable network delivery for Google’s global users.

The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining the global fiber optic network connecting data centers, with responsibilities spanning installation to decommissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of DWDM, TCP/IP or system design operations experience.
• Experience with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute long-haul optical system turn-ups and capacity updates.
• Collaborate on major program network designs and goals for delivery.
• Manage network inventory systems and vendor efficiency metrics.
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, and training materials.
• Drive requirements for new automation tools and support new product introductions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering

Job description

The application window will be open until at least November 24, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Thornton, CO, USA; Addison, TX, USA .

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in DWDM, TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.
• Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years of experience with deploying optical line systems in data centers, huts and colocation facilities managed by third-party vendors.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Layer 1 optical transmissions systems, layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.
• Detailed knowledge of fiber types and their application; physical fiber characteristics; and standard testing tools (OSA, BERT, OTDR).
• Advanced troubleshooting of DWDM and Routing systems, proficiency in DWDM and Routing topology and architecture.
• In depth understanding of networking and fundamentals of network troubleshooting at Layer1 and Layer 3.

About the job

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be the initial point of our efforts to 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, all to position your team and organization for success.

You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient, positive outcomes for the business and our customers. Your objective will be to build the world's most reliable, cost-effective and scalable network to support all of our current and future customers and users globally.

This team is responsible for the system level design and deployment of the global fiber optic network that connects Google's data centers to the world. This network allows Google to function as a global computer, ensuring continuous flow of data to and from all corners of the planet. The Network Deployment team operates Google's global network reliably and at scale.

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will design, deploy, and maintain this massive private data network. Working with Architects, Capacity Management, Project Managers, and Engineers, you will gather requirements, manage integration plans, and create physical and logical designs. Your responsibilities span the network lifecycle-from installation and commissioning to troubleshooting and decommissioning-using site surveys and audits to ensure strict specification compliance. Utilizing your experience in networking, data centers, and co-location, you will refine best practices to build a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network supporting Google's global users.

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google's data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Compensation, bonus and benefits

US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute long-haul optical system turn‑ups, complex path generation, physical infrastructure changes, and project sequencing for capacity updates.
• Partner cross-functionally on major program network designs and shape goals for network delivery.
• Manage network inventory systems, oversee vendor efficiency, and create metrics to track productivity.
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, and training materials.
• Drive requirements for new automation tools and serve as a technical expert for new product introductions.

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