Network Implementation Engineer III
Google· enterprise· Internet & Cloud Services· Oct 13, 2026 · 15d ago
Thornton, CO, USA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$88K–$117K est.
3+ years exp
Job description
As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be the initial point of our efforts to execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers within Google, as well as construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors, all to position your team and organization for success.
You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient, positive outcomes for the business and our customers. Your objective will be to build the world’s most reliable, cost-effective and scalable network to support all of our current and future customers and users globally.
Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
• Respond to network outages by providing a diagnosis of layer 3 network errors and initiate and complete network repairs.
• Use/develop workflows and systems to diagnose layer 3 network issues to completion.
• Participate in 24/7 global team shift rotations.
• Provide remote support for field operations related to network repairs.
• Interface with high-level customers communicating repair status and updates as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.
• Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.
• Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment.
Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 6 years of relevant network operations experience on large networks.
• Experience with optical network installation, maintenance, and operations for a large network service provider or large enterprise networks with IP network experience.
• Experience with Unix/Linux administration with scripting/coding.
• Good understanding of ISP network operations or experience in enterprise/IT network infrastructure support.
• Demonstrated ability to employ good troubleshooting methodology and use of creative problem-solving under pressure.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
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