Staff Optical Network Transport Engineer

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Network Engineering • $183,000 PA - $271,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Staff Optical Network Transport Engineer role at Google involves defining requirements and technologies for scaling Google's global network. Responsibilities include collaborating with vendors and internal teams, anticipating long-term technology trends, working with design, deployment, and operations teams, and developing automation tools. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience with optical technologies (DWDM, submarine systems) and programming languages (C++, Go, Python). The role ensures the reliable and efficient operation of Google's massive network, impacting millions of users worldwide.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience with optical technologies (DWDM, submarine)
  • Experience with C++, Go, or Python
  • Network scaling and operational streamlining
  • Collaboration with vendors and internal teams
  • Development of automation tools
Good to have:
  • Experience with network equipment manufacturers or operators
  • Network planning and design experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience with one or more optical technologies such as 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 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. 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 $183,000-$271,000 + 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

  • Define requirements and identify technologies for scaling Google’s terrestrial and subsea network in a cost-efficient and operationally streamlined manner.
  • Engage with external vendors and internal teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms.
  • Lead efforts to anticipate long-term technology trends and collaborate with vendors to develop innovative technology solutions.
  • Work with network design, deployment, and operations teams to deliver high performance, reliable, scalable platforms and optical designs.
  • Develop tools and processes for automation of network design, management and operations.

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