Staff Engineer, Network Operations Service
Job Summary
Job Description
- 10+ years telecommunications experience
- Carrier-scale optical network infrastructure expertise
- Layer 2/3 router and data services knowledge
- Process improvement methodology implementation
- Leadership and cross-functional team collaboration
- Experience in support/operations engineering leadership
- Deep understanding of IP/MPLS, optical transport, data center networking, wireless technologies
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
5 skills required
Job Details
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
Preferred qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, with 5 years in a support, or operations engineering leadership role.
- Experience successfully implementing process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive efficiency and scale.
- Deep understanding of networking technologies, including IP/MPLS, optical transport, data center networking, and wireless technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire geographically dispersed teams, build strong relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable initiatives.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
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.
In this role, you will use a broad and deep background in telecommunications operations to develop, maintain and drive scalable processes and standards into a global operation. You will anticipate and meet operational requirements to ensure the smooth running of quality infrastructure and systems.
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 $214,000-$302,000 + 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 .
Responsibilities
- Drive workflow standardization for Google Operations and partners.
- Develop robust audit protocols, business continuity, and disaster recovery processes.
- Identify and implement innovative solutions to optimize operational support processes, improve reliability and operational efficiency. Advocate a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead and influence change management initiatives that cut across cross-functional teams fostering a culture of adaptability and driving innovation.
- Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies in Google’s networking domain.
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