• Provide knowledge in setting requirements, defining software application design for network repair, and supporting existing NRE software services.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to support network repair evolution and operationalize new core network technologies for production.  
• Leverage and build upon existing repair automation infrastructure to create a comprehensive and efficient network repair automation stack.  
• Partner with software engineering teams to innovate and deliver repair-focused software systems and services.  
• Develop and implement solutions to automate the lifecycle of network repair for Google’s global core network, and reduce errors and operational costs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 3 years of experience with one or more optical technologies such as client transceivers, optical metro, long-haul DWDM systems, or submarine systems.
  
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience building and maintaining software services, tools, and automation frameworks for analyzing and troubleshooting IP and optical networks.
• Knowledge of IP or optical network technologies (e.g., routing protocols, IP addressing, DWDM, OTN, etc.).
• Ability to write SQL scripts, query data structures, and extract network and diagnostic information.
• Ability to analyze business processes and provide data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence others through data-driven insights.

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 work with a mix of global core network engineering and software engineering teams to build software solutions, and introduce technology to improve the Google network reliability and operational cost.

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 $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 benefits at Google.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 3 years of experience with one or more optical technologies such as client transceivers, optical metro, long-haul DWDM systems, or submarine systems.
  
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.