--- title: Network Implementation Engineer at Google description: Google is hiring for the Network Implementation Engineer role in Columbus, OH. Pays $150K–$217K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/network-implementation-engineer-at-google-01a16283-4300-7701-aed2-21066f2bf853 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Google as Network Implementation Engineer in Columbus, OH. Pays $150K–$217K per year. Requires 6+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y61gjt.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Columbus, OH | | **Salary** | $150K/yr - $217K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Google sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 9,179 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Google. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $154,000 – $216,000 a year (median $184,000). ## Description Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services. In this role, you will lead a busy metro within the Network Delivery Implementation (NDI) organization as a Technical Lead. In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive the successful and scalable deployment of Google’s large-scale networking solutions within their assigned region in North America. You will be responsible for establishing and executing a goal for continuous improvement, meticulously driving processes and performance to achieve metrics across interval, quality, and cost. Your focus will be on cultivating a strong culture of operational safety, viewed through the lens of our customers. As an ideal applicant, you will possess a deep understanding of the large-scale networking landscape, coupled with a proven track record of driving business process innovation that accelerates network delivery at scale. You will work within complex data center environments and a strong background in network technologies are essential. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about [benefits at Google](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/). - Lead your team in identifying and managing interdependencies across various drive projects. - Oversee and direct the handling of complex change request escalations. - Provide expert technical leadership and guidance, leveraging a deep understanding of network architecture. - Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, and foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and accountability, while supporting career growth. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives within NDI processes, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction in network delivery. ### Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 6 years of experience in network operations, including executing network diagnostics and working with fiber optics infrastructure. - Experience in people management and project management, and experience leading technical teams. ### Preferred qualifications: - 7 years of experience in telecommunications or hyperscale infrastructure, including 3 years in an engineering leadership role. - Experience leading, inspiring, and developing geographically dispersed technical teams. - Deep understanding of IP/MPLS, optical transport, data center, wireless, and large-scale network architectures. - Ability to translate business objectives into action, with excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 6 years of experience in network operations, including executing network diagnostics and working with fiber optics infrastructure. - Experience in people management and project management, and experience leading technical teams. ## Skills - Escalation Management - Project Management - Technical Leadership - People Management - Network Engineering - Automation - Data Centers - Network Troubleshooting - Continuous Improvement Process - Network Architecture - Presentation Skills - Leadership - Computer Science - Cost Reduction - Fiber Optics - Communication - Multiprotocol Label Switching MPLS - Demonstration Skills - Network Operations ## Related - [More jobs at Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network Engineer / Architect jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/network-engineer-architect?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Ohio](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/ohio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 97485 jobs - [Columbus, OH](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/ohio/columbus?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11944 jobs - [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11788 jobs - [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3839 jobs ## Related pages - [Ohio](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/ohio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 97485 jobs - [Columbus, OH](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/ohio/columbus?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11944 jobs - [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11788 jobs - [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3839 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)