Network Implementation Engineer

Google•Stillwater, OK

1d•$104,000 - $148,000

About The Position

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will help execute the deployment, maintenance, and operation of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network, Design, Infrastructure, and Field Engineers, Supply Chains, and construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors to ensure successful network deployments in your assigned metro area. The role uses experience in optical transport, data centers, and colocation, along with familiarity with assigned local metropolitan areas, to support reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and scalable WAN networks for users globally. Google’s Network Team operates its network reliably and at scale and owns the full life cycle of space, power, and network assets in data centers and metro points of presence—from site acquisition and construction through architecture, design, installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Telecommunications, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2 years of experience in carrier-class environments, including Layer 1 physical infrastructure (DWDM, AC/DC power, OSP/ISP) and Layer 2/3 networking (TCP/IP, routing).
Experience interpreting and validating deployment packages, including orders and construction specifications, to verify design accuracy and escalating discrepancies to engineering partners before installation.

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and driving feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.
Experience with network troubleshooting and testing tools.
Basic Linux experience, such as running commands and moving directories.
Experience with network automation tools, scripting, or SQL for querying databases and tracking deployment consistency.
Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate with third-party vendors and field technicians to meet deployment timelines.
Ability to oversee and troubleshoot complex field deployments alongside third-party vendors and data technicians.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during peak periods, as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform quality assurance of installation technicians performing rack, stack, and networking equipment installation.
Commission and test routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.
Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.
Work with project management, network engineering, and other engineering teams to identify potential installation problems in advance, including facility power (AC/DC), cooling, security and access, rack layout, and cable management.
Own network documentation and update and maintain network drawings and plans.