Network Operations Engineer, Technical Infrastructure

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Google seeks a Network Operations Engineer to join its Technical Infrastructure team. Responsibilities include responding to network outages, diagnosing Layer 1-3 network errors, developing diagnostic workflows, participating in 24/7 global shift rotations, providing remote field support, and interfacing with customers on repair updates. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of carrier-scale telecommunications experience with optical networks, transmission systems, and Layer 2/3 routers, and strong troubleshooting skills. Experience with rack and stack, Python coding, and network maintenance is preferred. This role directly impacts the reliability and scalability of Google's global network.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2+ years carrier-scale telecom experience
  • Optical network, transmission systems, Layer 2/3 router expertise
  • Network operations & troubleshooting skills
  • Respond to network outages and initiate repairs
Good to have:
  • Rack and stack experience
  • Python or similar programming language skills
  • Network maintenance experience

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
  • Experience in network operations and systematic troubleshooting.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with rack and stack, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of routers and other network equipment.
  • Ability to code in Python or a similar programming language.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to network outages by providing a diagnosis of Layer 1 to Layer 3 network errors and initiate and complete network repairs.
  • Develop workflows and systems to diagnose optical Layer 1 and Layer 3 network issues to completion.
  • Participate in 24/7 global team shift rotations.
  • Provide remote support for field operations related to network repairs.
  • Interface with high-level customers communicating repair status and updates as needed.

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