Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer

Google is seeking a Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer to join their Global Networking team. This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing Google's vast network infrastructure that serves millions of users worldwide. The position sits within the Technical Infrastructure team, which is responsible for developing and maintaining data centers and building next-generation Google platforms.

As a Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer, you'll be working with cutting-edge optical technologies and will have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep Google's systems running smoothly. The role combines deep technical expertise in optical networking with software development skills, requiring proficiency in languages like Python or Go.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale networks that power Google's suite of applications, products, and services. You'll be responsible for ensuring network reliability, optimizing performance, and developing innovative solutions to complex networking challenges. The role involves both hands-on technical work and strategic planning, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems at scale.

Google offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $142,000-$211,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company provides a collaborative work environment and the chance to work with leading experts in the field. This role is perfect for candidates who are passionate about network engineering, have strong programming skills, and want to make a significant impact on infrastructure that serves users globally.

The position requires participation in rotating schedules, including weekends, highlighting the critical nature of maintaining Google's network infrastructure. You'll be joining a team that takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in network engineering.