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Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer, Google Global Networking

Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer, Google Global Networking

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Network Engineering

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Job Description

Google's Global Networking team seeks a Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer to drive network scalability, efficiency, and user experience. Responsibilities include quantifiable data analysis, identifying and proposing solutions for network issues (design, software, processes), developing software to enhance network performance and manageability, and participating in rotating on-call schedules. The role requires expertise in optical technologies (DWDM, metro, long-haul), programming (C++, Go, Python), and large-scale network planning and design. The engineer will contribute to maintaining Google's globally extensive network, ensuring reliability for millions of users.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
6+ years experience with optical technologies (DWDM)
Experience with C++, Go, or Python
Data analysis and capacity forecasting
Network design and improvement proposals
Software development for network systems

Good to have:

Experience with network equipment manufacturers or operators
Large-scale network planning and design experience

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience with one or more optical technologies such as optical metro and long-haul DWDM systems.
Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with network equipment manufacturer or network operator in engineering or design role.
Experience with planning and designing large scale networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.).

About the job

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

Drive the quantifiable analysis of measurements, or data and capacity forecast models for making networks more scalable, efficient, and deliver predictable user experience.
Evaluate the current issues in network systems, and propose designs, software, and processes to improve them.
Develop software that improves the performance, safety, transparency, and manageability of network systems.
Participate in rotating schedules with other team members, including weekends.

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$142.0K - $211.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$176.5K/yr avg.

Worldwide

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