Head of Network Architecture

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make the world go round. The job of creating better internet is never done – so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

Role Description

We are looking for a high‑energy technical leader who thrives at the intersection of long‑term strategy and hands‑on engineering excellence. You will oversee the evolution of our core, aggregation, and access networks in combination with the software stack, ensuring that GFiber remains the gold standard for speed and reliability in an increasingly competitive ISP landscape and its interaction as well as its integration with the technology stack BSS/OSS. To lead Network Architecture at GFiber, you must bridge the gap between physical hardware and the digital platforms that manage it. This role is as much about software‑defined ecosystems as it is about networks.

Responsibilities

• Define the long‑term architecture roadmap (3–5 years) in alignment with overall GFiber business goals (e.g., market expansion, new product launches).
• Establish architecture standards, governance models, and design principles for the entire Technology ecosystem with an end‑to‑end focus on the Network/TechStack.
• Lead the technical evaluation and "make‑vs‑buy" decisions for major platform components, setting the budget and technology direction.
• Act as the high‑level technical liaison to executive leadership and business stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in network engineering and BSS/OSS technologies.
• Experience in IP networking (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), optical transport, and access networks (PON/Wireless).
• Experience managing and architecting complex software solutions in Telecommunications or for an Internet Service Provider.
• Experience in Cloud Platform networking, including VPC design and interconnect for managing hybrid environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) and network automation (Python, Go, or similar).
• Experience managing complex, hybrid infrastructure—such as combined fiber and wireless networks—at a multi‑regional or national scale.
• Strategic thinking ability to build not just for today, but to anticipate where the industry will be in 5–10 years and build the rails to get there.
• Communication skill to translate complex "packet‑speak" into clear business logic for executive leadership.
• Cross‑functional leadership ability to leverage AI to solve the complexities of massive‑scale fiber operations.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is between $260,000 – $286,000 plus bonus, cash award, and benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

It’s important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.