US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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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.
Minimum 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.
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of network security postures, vulnerability management, and authentication hardening for hardware platforms.
Experience with driving multi-vendor hardware optionality and conducting co-development with external vendors.
Ability to use AI coding assistants and automation tools to amplify engineering efficiency and accelerate software deployment.
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) testing and utilizing automated lab testing frameworks (e.g., OpenConfig/Ondatra).
Experience in full-stack software development (e.g., Python, Go, C++) to automate the full lifecycle of optical networks, from design to production.
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.
