Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

OSS

Posted on 9/9/2025

Google Fiber

Google Fiber

1,001-5,000 employees

Fiber-optic broadband internet service provider

Compensation Overview

$208.8k - $229.7k/yr

+ Bonus + Cash Award

Mountain View, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience in software engineering using Java/Kotlin
  • Experience driving complex transformational software projects, such as migrations
  • Experience coordinating the execution of software projects across multiple teams: architecture, development, QA
Responsibilities
  • Drive transformation projects
  • Build and launch the new GFiber OSS: feature development, service layer development, end-to-end integration
  • Be a strong technical leader helping finish the OSS transformation project
  • Be responsible for further development, configuration, troubleshooting, and support on the new OSS ecosystem, on both homegrown and 3rd party services
  • Be a senior person to set direction for and coordinate work of other software engineers and system integrators
  • Participate in joint troubleshooting sessions with multiple teams
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience creating and reviewing design for OSS transformational projects including: downstream and upstream integration, dual stack operation, rollout strategy
  • Experience with software development within the Telecommunications / Internet Service Provider industry
  • Proven ability to navigate and deliver projects in dynamic and sometimes unclear environments
  • Experience developing in GCP
  • Experience with people management or technical team leadership
  • Experience working with Netcracker

Google Fiber provides high-speed fiber-optic broadband for homes and small businesses. It uses fiber-to-the-home connections to offer symmetric upload and download speeds across several tiers, with no data caps, no equipment fees, and no annual contracts. It differentiates itself by its fast, equal-speed internet and by building or leveraging fiber networks rather than relying on traditional cable infrastructure, while shifting TV offerings to streaming partners. Its goal is to expand ultra-fast internet access and boost competition in the broadband market, supported by a planned merger with Astound Broadband to fund further expansion while Alphabet retains a minority stake.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stonepeak backing provides substantial capital for nationwide fiber expansion beyond current 19 states.
  • Astound's regional dominance in Texas, California, New York strengthens combined entity's market position.
  • Brandt's $20B Frontier-Verizon deal experience accelerates GFiber's growth and operational efficiency.
  • Largest independent fiber provider status attracts enterprise customers and institutional investors.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition from Dinni Jain to Brandt risks operational disruption and customer churn.
  • Verizon's Frontier acquisition enables aggressive pricing competition in overlapping GFiber markets.
  • FTC antitrust probe could block merger closure, forcing Alphabet asset divestiture by Q3 2026.
  • Stonepeak ownership may prioritize returns over expansion, ceding growth to AT&T Fiber nationwide.

What makes Google Fiber unique

  • Symmetrical gigabit speeds with no data caps or contracts differentiate GFiber from cable competitors.
  • Merger with Astound creates largest independent fiber provider, leveraging Stonepeak capital for expansion.
  • Experienced telecom executive Ettienne Brandt leads combined entity with Frontier transformation expertise.

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Business Wire
Mar 17th, 2026
Astound appoints Ettienne Brandt CEO ahead of GFiber merger following Frontier's $20B Verizon sale

Astound has appointed Ettienne Brandt as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Brandt will lead the company as it prepares for a planned combination with GFiber (formerly Google Fiber), announced on 11 March, which would create the largest independent fibre-based broadband provider in the United States. Brandt brings over 25 years of telecommunications experience. He most recently served as executive vice president, commercial at Frontier Communications, playing a key role in the company's transformation that led to its $20 billion sale to Verizon. He has previously worked for British Telecom, EE, Orange and Virgin Media. Astound provides internet, Wi-Fi, mobile, TV and fibre-optic solutions across multiple US states, including Texas, California and New York.

GeekWire
Mar 12th, 2026
Born as Wave in the Seattle area, Astound Broadband is merging with GFiber as new internet provider

For the Pacific Northwest tech corridor, the deal is the latest chapter for a business born in Kirkland, Wash., as Wave Broadband. Founded by Steve Weed, Wave grew into a dominant regional challenger to traditional cable giants.

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