Senior Optical Network Engineer, Optical Networking Technologies

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Network Engineering • $142,000 PA - $211,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Google seeks a Senior Optical Network Engineer to contribute to the design, scaling, and operation of its global transport network. Responsibilities include defining requirements, collaborating with vendors and internal teams, developing test plans for optical systems, automating testing infrastructure, and proactively developing tools and processes for network management automation. The role requires experience with optical technologies (client transceivers, optical metro, DWDM, submarine systems) and programming languages (C++, Go, Python). The engineer will ensure the reliable operation of Google's network, impacting millions of users worldwide.
Must have:
  • 6+ years experience with optical technologies
  • Experience with C++, Go, or Python
  • Define requirements and identify technologies for scaling network
  • Develop and execute test plans for optical systems
  • Automate test infrastructure and network management
Good to have:
  • Experience with network equipment manufacturer or operator
  • Experience with planning and designing large-scale networks
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

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 client transceivers, optical metro, long-haul DWDM systems, or submarine 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.

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

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

  • Define requirements and identify technologies for scaling our transport network in a cost-efficient and operationally streamlined manner.
  • Engage with external vendors and internal teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms.
  • Develop and execute test plans for optical systems.
  • Automate test infrastructure to qualify and introduce new products into our production network.
  • Proactively develop tools and processes for automation of network management and operations.

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