Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be the initial point of our efforts to execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers within Google, as well as construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors, all to position your team and organization for success.
You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient, positive outcomes for the business and our customers. Your objective will be to build the world’s most reliable, cost-effective and scalable network to support all of our current and future customers and users globally.
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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience with network routing protocols or optical networks, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.
2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (such as Go, Python, C++...), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications
Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and driving feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.
Familiarity with network troubleshooting and testing tools.
Familiarity with network automation tools, scripting, or AI fluency to query databases and track deployment consistency.
Linux experience (e.g., run commands, move directories).

Responsibilities
Work primarily in Council Bluffs with regional travel as needed based on New Product Introduction locations.
Oversee and provide Quality Assurance of installation technicians for rack, stack, and installation of networking equipment.
Commission and test routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.
Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities. Own network documentation, updating and maintaining network drawings and plan
Work with project management, network engineering, and the rest of the engineering team to identify in advance potential problems in network installations, including in the areas of facility power (Alternating Current / Direct Current), cooling, security/access, rack layout, and cable management.