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Optical Transport Network Engineer

Google
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA$126k - $180kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Google Cloud Network Engineering role focused on defining scalable Layer 1 architectures, multi-vendor hardware collaboration, NPI testing, and secure optical transport platforms to support AI and infrastructure demands.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements and drive the adoption of simplified, universal Layer 1 architectures to scale Google’s transport network for unprecedented AI and infrastructure demands.
  • Drive multi-vendor hardware optionality and engage in deep co-development with external vendors across all optical layers to ensure intrinsic component robustness and mitigate single-source constraints.
  • Develop and execute extensive New Product Introduction (NPI) test plans to ensure no systematic hardware or software quality issues are discovered in production.
  • Leverage AI tools to amplify engineering efficiency, writing software and automating lab infrastructure (e.g., using Ondatra) to qualify and introduce new products.
  • Ensure all new optical platforms adhere to Google's unified security posture and framework to mitigate network exposure to sophisticated threats.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience with one or more optical technologies such as client transceivers, optical metro, long-haul DWDM systems, or submarine systems.
  • Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.

Skills

Required:optical technologies

Benefits

  • Learn more about benefits at Google (link provided in job description)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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