Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology. Experience in telecommunications at carrier class scale and with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers and data services. Experience with fiber types and their application, physical fiber characteristics, and standard testing tools (e.g., OSA, BERT, OTDR).

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in developing and implementing automation solutions for network deployment or similar processes. Experience with process improvement or process engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Experience in telecommunications, with knowledge of network infrastructure, optical transport systems, routers, third-party leased network assets and installation vendors. Ability to navigate ambiguity, lead technical projects, prioritize and manage project timelines. Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-motivated selection-making.

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.

The Network Delivery Implementation team builds and operates the future of Google's global network, connecting billions of users to our expanding services and enabling the world's imagination with dependable, universal connectivity. We own the full network life-cycle in our data centers and metro points of presence, driving continuous reliability, efficiency, and rapid service activation to meet the ever-growing demands of a connected world, with the goal to make connectivity between every machine and every user on the Internet.

In this role, you will be a key contributor as a member of the Global Network Delivery team, directly impacting Google's ability to deliver network capacity to its customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of network delivery through automation and process innovation. Teamwork, collaboration, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to test the status which are essential for success in this role.

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.



Responsibilities



Deliver Google's network reliably and at scale, with a focus on workflow automation and efficiency. Drive adaptable and scalable approaches, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize network deployment cycle time and operational costs through process improvements. Own an area of responsibility, addressing issues, anticipating needs and escalating as necessary, while identifying automation opportunities to improve efficiency and prevent reoccurring failure modes. Maintain accurate network data to drive operational excellence.

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