Network Automation Engineer

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.

The Network Repair Engineering team operates one of the most reliable, core networks using a highly automated repair framework embedded in its systems and processes. Its strategy is centered on making automation and technology a multiplier for Google Network Operations. The team combines global core network engineering with software development to build solutions and introduce technologies that significantly improve network reliability and reduce operational costs.

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: $104000 - $148000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Automate the global core network repair lifecycle to minimize human intervention, thereby reducing mean time to repair (MTTR), human error, and operational costs.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to innovate and deliver repair-focused systems while leveraging and consolidating existing automation infrastructures.
• Lead the adoption and operationalization of new core network technologies to support repair evolution and utilize next-generation features like spectrum efficiency and lower cost per byte.
• Support and maintain Network Reliability Engineering software services to ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the network repair framework.
• Provide technical consultation on setting requirements and defining the design for software applications specifically related to network repair.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.
• Experience with planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.).
• Experience coding in Python, Go or C.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with network design and automation.

The application window will be open until at least October 30, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.