Senior Optical Transport Network Implementation Engineer

Senior Optical Transport Network Implementation Engineer Google Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA The application window will open until at least June 17, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services. 5 years of experience with optical networking, transport layers, and managing end-to-end transport networks. 5 years of experience implementing network configurations and working directly with network infrastructure devices. 3 years of experience managing optical provisioning workflows and deploying optical networking equipment. Preferred qualifications 6 years of experience in telecommunications, including OSP/ISP, AC/DC power systems, and infrastructure construction. 6 years of experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications working environment. Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting DWDM systems, topologies, and network transport architectures. Proficiency with optical testing tools like OSA, BERT, and OTDR. Knowledge of fiber characteristics with excellent skills in optical engineering, systems design, and the deployment of optical transport hardware. Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services. As a Senior Optical Transport Network Implementation Engineer, you will be responsible for building, operating, and scaling one of the world's most powerful optical networks reliably and efficiently. Your primary focus will be delivering critical network capacity for the North America/South America region. In this role, you will own longhaul project delivery from inception to execution. This includes creating detailed bills of materials (BOMs), developing deployment packages, and executing complex turn-up workflows. You will evaluate and recommend tactical changes to existing physical infrastructure (such as structured cabling, risers, Point of Entrance details, and bulk fiber) while utilizing standard tools and processes to complete capacity additions, decommissions, and migrations. Additionally, you will collaborate with executive engineers to develop creative approaches, tooling, and process improvements to optimize and lower operational costs. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $150000 - $218000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Lead the design, planning, and installation support for optical transport infrastructure, ensuring high-quality and timely longhaul project delivery for the North America/South America region. Evaluate and recommend tactical improvements to existing physical infrastructure, including structured cabling, risers, Point of Entrance (PoE) details, and bulk fiber. Execute end-to-end capacity additions, equipment decommissions, and network migrations by creating accurate bills of materials (BOMs), deployment packages, and turn-up workflows. Collaborate with executive engineering staff to identify, develop, and implement creative tooling and process improvements aimed at reducing operational costs and driving network automation. 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