Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

Oversee and audit of installation technicians for rack, stack and installation of networking equipment.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 closely with project management, network engineering and rest of the engineering team to identify in advance potential problems in network installations, including in the areas of facility power (AC/DC), cooling, security/access, rack layout and cable management.Own network documentation, updating and maintaining network drawings and plans.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Network or Telecom Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.Experience interpreting and validating deployment packages (including orders and construction specs), verifying design accuracy, and escalating discrepancies to engineering partners.Preferred qualifications: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.Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and driving feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.Familiarity with network automation tools, scripting, or SQL to query databases and track deployment consistency, and Linux experience (i.e., run commands, move directories).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 lifecycle 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 ubiquitous 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 challenging the status quo are essential for success in this role.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. US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.Bachelor's degree in Network or Telecom Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.Experience interpreting and validating deployment packages (including orders and construction specs), verifying design accuracy, and escalating discrepancies to engineering partners.