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Google · 1 week ago

Optical Network Engineer, PhD, University Graduate

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$132K/yr - $189K/yr

Google is a leading technology company that operates a vast network providing service to millions of Internet users worldwide. As an Optical Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and enhancing optical transport solutions, ensuring reliable network operations, and developing innovative tools and processes for network management.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define requirements and identify technologies for scaling our transport network in a cost-efficient and operationally streamlined manner

Engage with external vendors and internal teams to operationalize stable, scalable platforms

Develop and execute test plans for optical systems

Automate test infrastructure to qualify and introduce new products into our production network

Develop tools and processes for automation of network management and operations

Qualification

Optical technologiesProgramming languagesNetwork planningPhD degreeEmbedded software

Required

PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

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

Experience with planning and designing large-scale networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.)

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8763)

2024 (8872)

2023 (9682)

2022 (11626)

2021 (9109)

2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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