Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

Google – Addison, TX, USA;
Amarillo, TX, USA

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in carrier environments with Layer 1 physical infrastructure (e.g., Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM), AC/DC power, or Outside Plant (OSP)) and Layer 2/3 networking (TCP/IP, routing).
• Experience leading technical projects and troubleshooting field deployments with technicians or vendors to resolve technical blockers.
• Experience interpreting deployment packages, construction specifications, and design accuracy to elevate discrepancies.
• English proficiency (required for all roles unless otherwise stated).

• Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and managing feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting and testing tools.
• Familiarity with network automation tools, scripting, or SQL to query databases and track deployment consistency; basic Linux experience (e.g., run commands, move directories).
• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, providing frequent updates in bugs/tickets to engineering partners, project managers, and stakeholders to unblock projects and resolve immediate issues.

• Oversee and provide Quality Assurance (QA) for technicians during the 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 the rest of the engineering team to identify 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.
• Own the full life cycle of space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally.
• Travel more than 50% during peak project build cycles.

US: $126,000 - $181,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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