Network Implementation Engineer Manager
Google· Internet & Cloud Services· Oct 16, 2026 · 11d ago
Council Bluffs, IA, USA · Papillion, NE, USA · Omaha, NE, USA
In office
Full-time
Manager
$90K–$110K est.
6+ years exp
Job description
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.
As the Manager you will lead a busy metro within the Network Delivery Implementation (NDI) organization as a Technical Lead. This pivotal leadership role is instrumental in driving the successful and scalable deployment of Google’s large-scale networking solutions within their assigned region in North America. You will be responsible for establishing and executing a vision for continuous improvement, meticulously driving processes and performance to achieve metrics across interval, quality, and cost. A paramount focus will be on cultivating a strong culture of operational safety, viewed through the lens of our customers.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Lead your team in identifying and managing interdependencies across Drive projects.
• Oversee and direct the handling of complex change request escalations.
• Provide expert technical leadership and guidance, leveraging a deep understanding of network architecture.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and accountability, while supporting career growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within NDI processes, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction in network delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
• 6 years of experience managing and building teams.
• Experience in network operations, including network diagnostics and fiber optics infrastructure.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in telecommunications at carrier scale working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
• 6 years of experience managing and building teams.
• Experience in network operations, including network diagnostics and fiber optics infrastructure.
Preferred qualifications:
• 7 years of experience in telecommunications or hyperscale infrastructure, with 3 years in engineering leadership.
• Experience leading, inspiring, and developing geographically dispersed technical teams.
• Ability to translate broad business objectives into action, paired with excellent executive-level communication skills.
• Expertise in TCP/IP, IP/MPLS, optical networking, transport networks, fiber optics, data center, and wireless technologies.
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