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Optical Transport Network Engineer

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/17/2026

Compensation

$126,000 - $180,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Optical Transport Network Engineer role at Google involves working within the Network Engineering team to ensure the reliability and efficiency of Google's extensive network. This position focuses on driving the adoption of advanced optical technologies and enhancing network performance to meet the demands of AI and infrastructure. The engineer will play a crucial role in monitoring network operations, coordinating maintenance, and addressing connectivity issues. This is an opportunity to leverage innovative technologies and contribute to a collaborative culture aimed at solving complex challenges.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements and drive the adoption of simplified, universal Layer 1 architectures to scale Google’s transport network.
  • Drive multi-vendor hardware optionality and engage in deep co-development with external vendors across all optical layers.
  • 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 and automate lab infrastructure to qualify and introduce new products.
  • Ensure all new optical platforms adhere to Google's unified security posture and framework.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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