Google

Optical Network Engineer, Google Global Networking

Google$126K — $181K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 3 years experience with optical technologies such as optical transceivers or DWDM systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C, Go, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements and identify technologies for cost-efficient network scaling.
  • Engage with vendors and teams to create stable, scalable platforms.
  • Develop and execute test plans for optical systems.
  • Automate test infrastructure for new product qualification.
  • Create tools and processes for network management automation.

Benefits

  • Impact on design and feature enhancements for network reliability.
  • Opportunity to innovate in a complex, evolving technological landscape.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams and external vendors.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience with one or more optical technologies such as optical transceivers, optical metro, or long-haul Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) 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

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.

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.
  • Develop tools and processes for automation of network management and operations


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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