Network Implementation Engineer Manager

Google•Council Bluffs, IA

2d•$150,000 - $217,000

About The Position

Google’s Network Engineering team operates its global network reliably and at scale. The team helps keep network operations safe and efficient by monitoring performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components, and responding to connectivity issues. The network’s ongoing challenges require innovation with evolving technologies, and reliable operations help keep users connected to Google products and services. As a Manager and Technical Lead in the Network Delivery Implementation (NDI) organization, you will lead a busy metro and drive the successful, scalable deployment of Google’s large-scale networking solutions in an assigned North American region. You will establish and execute a vision for continuous improvement, drive processes and performance against interval, quality, and cost metrics, and cultivate a strong culture of operational safety with a customer-focused perspective. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The US salary range is $150,000–$217,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, Layer 2/3 routers, and data services.
6 years of experience managing and building teams.
Experience in network operations, including network diagnostics and fiber optics infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

7 years of experience in telecommunications or hyperscale infrastructure, with 3 years in engineering leadership.
Experience leading, inspiring, and developing geographically dispersed technical teams.
Ability to translate broad business objectives into action, paired with excellent executive-level communication skills.
Expertise in TCP/IP, IP/MPLS, optical networking, transport networks, fiber optics, data center, and wireless technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the team in identifying and managing interdependencies across Drive projects.
Oversee and direct the handling of complex change request escalations.
Provide expert technical leadership and guidance, drawing on a deep understanding of network architecture.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team; foster continuous learning, technical excellence, and accountability while supporting career growth.
Drive continuous improvement in NDI processes, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction in network delivery.
Establish and execute a vision for continuous improvement and drive processes and performance against interval, quality, and cost metrics.
Cultivate a strong culture of operational safety with a customer-focused perspective.