Google
Network Implementation Engineer
GoogleNorway1 day ago
Full-timeInformation Technology, Engineering
Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience in optical networking technologies, including negotiations or business development obtaining services from technology providers in the areas of colocation data centers (space and power), dark fiber, network transport, internet transit, and telecom construction services.
  • Experience with fiber types and their application, physical fiber characteristics, and standard testing tools (e.g., OSA, BERT, OTDR).
  • Experience in telecommunications at carrier class and with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer 2/3 routers, and data services.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and Routing topology and architecture.
  • Experience working in a data center.
  • Knowledge of OSP, ISP, AC/DC power systems, environmental controls relay rack, cabinet, or cage construction.
  • Knowledge of basic scripting/programming (e.g., Python/Apps Script/SQL).
  • Knowledge of networking and fundamentals of network troubleshooting at both Layer 1 and Layer 3.

About The Job

Our computational challenges are so big and unique we can't just buy our hardware, we've got to make it ourselves. Our Platforms Team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services. As a Networking Test Engineer you make sure that our massive and growing network is operating at its peak potential. You have hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design. It's your job to make sure Google's cutting-edge technology can perform at scale.

In this role, you will build a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network to support current and future customers/users globally. 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 to position the team and organization for success.

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.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Responsibilities

  • Build and operate Google's network at scale.
  • Execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide.
  • Develop creative approaches and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep operational costs low.
  • Monitor the network and repair issues while anticipating needs and escalating issues as needed.
  • Own network documentation, and update and maintain network designs and plans.


Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .

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