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.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$254,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Evolve business processes and define policies for the network design life-cycle (e.g., input, validation, publication, handoff), covering architectural, hardware, and failure policies.

• Drive the software roadmap for automatable tasks to reduce cycle time and improve output quality and consistency. Define and instrument key business metrics analyzing them to derive insights and initiatives for improvement.

• Produce reliable, consistent network designs that support demand admission within product service level objective, adhere to standards, and minimize total cost of ownership.

• Lead the team by setting the idea, strategy, and goals with partners, and empower members, remove obstacles, and serve as a role model and escalation point.

• Support career development through coaching, regular feedback, and fostering growth.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience managing and building teams.

• 8 years of experience in telecommunications working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer 2/3 routers, and data services.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with analytical coding and frameworks including SQL, R, Go, or Python.

• Experience defining system or process requirements, building, integrating, or delivering layer 1, layer 2, or layer 3 network systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an ambiguous operations environment, and deliver results in a timely manner.

• Ability to collaborate with a range of people and job functions, with excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.