Optical Transport Network Implementation Engineer

Google•Addison, TX

4d•$126,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be an initial point of contact for executing deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will collaborate with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers, and telecommunications construction vendors and contractors to support successful network delivery. The team is responsible for system-level design and deployment of the global fiber optic network connecting Google's data centers to the world. In this role, you will design, deploy, and maintain the 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 work spans the network lifecycle, from installation and commissioning through troubleshooting and decommissioning, and includes site surveys and audits to ensure compliance with specifications. You will use experience in networking, data centers, and colocation to refine practices for building a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network. Google's Network Team operates its global network reliably and at scale and owns the full lifecycle of space, power, and network assets in data centers and metro points of presence. Its work spans site acquisition and construction through architecture, design, installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Three 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 fluently in English to support client relationship management in the region.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience 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 transmission systems, Layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.
Detailed knowledge of fiber types and their applications, physical fiber characteristics, and standard testing tools such as OSA, BERT, and OTDR.
Advanced troubleshooting experience with DWDM and routing systems, and proficiency in DWDM and routing topology and architecture.
In-depth understanding of networking and fundamentals of network troubleshooting at Layer 1 and Layer 3.

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.