Network Engineer, Edge Network Operations

Google is seeking a Network Engineer to join their Edge Network Operations team in Dublin, Ireland. This role is crucial in maintaining Google's vast network infrastructure that serves millions of users worldwide. As a Network Operations Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of Google's global production network, working with both optical and IP infrastructure.

The position requires strong technical expertise in network engineering, with a focus on troubleshooting, communication, and network management skills. You'll be at the forefront of handling high-severity network issues, acting as a key liaison between internal teams, vendors, and network peers. The role demands quick learning ability, adaptability, and the capacity to maintain composure under pressure.

Working within Google's Technical Infrastructure team, you'll contribute to maintaining and developing data centers and next-generation Google platforms. The team takes pride in being the "engineers' engineers" and focuses on keeping networks running optimally to ensure the best possible user experience.

Key responsibilities include creating automation workflows for network monitoring and troubleshooting, driving process improvements, supporting Google Cloud Platform customers, and participating in on-call rotations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer architecture, networking protocols, and programming, with particular emphasis on Python or Go.

This position offers the opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, dealing with complex networking challenges at a massive scale. You'll be part of a team that directly impacts the reliability and performance of Google's services used by millions globally.