About the job

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 a Submarine Network Architect, you'll be responsible for defining platforms and solutions for scaling Google’s global optical and packet network. You will leverage your experience on a wide range of optical technologies, applied to submarine cable systems. You will support several partner teams (e.g., planning, design, engineering, operations). You will work with teams that specify the hardware, embedded software, and control/management software requirements for the platforms we consume. You will help improve tools, workflows, and processes for introducing and managing these platforms in the network. You will engage with external vendors of cable systems, optical equipment and transceiver vendors to create scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Most importantly, you will be expected to think strategically to solve Google’s networking challenges in a continuously evolving environment.

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 $139,000-$208,000 + 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 for new hire 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop network architectures and define requirements for scaling the transport network in a cost-efficient and operationally streamlined manner.
• Investigate long-term technology trends and work with the vendor ecosystem to nurture innovations and create a path for implementation in Google’s network.
• Work with network design, deployment, and operations teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms.
• Automate yourself out of recurring tasks by designing and implementing software solutions that can scale when and where you need them.