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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Automation Engineer, Network Infrastructure and Capacity - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $217,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Complex Networks, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Network Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Pandas, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D9AAFA5467B044BF8312F31D80D8D10A/job/ ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers. * Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python., * Experience applying software development in network engineering, understanding network architectures (WAN, Campus), protocols, and capacity planning principles. * Experience integrating automation tools with network systems and data sources via APIs, network models, and demand forecasting data. * Proficiency in developing Python automation scripts and tools for solving complex network planning and design challenges like topology generation, capacity analysis, and Plan of Record (POR) creation. * Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, testing, and documentation for network automation projects. * Ability to use Python and libraries like Pandas to process, analyze, and visualize network datasets for data-driven decisions. ## Description * Design, develop, and implement AI agents and automation scripts (primarily using Python) to transform network planning processes, including demand translation, topology generation, and L3-L1 mapping, leading the shift to intention-based planning. * Build, test, and integrate modular, reusable "Agentic Skills" into the network planning pipeline to generate auto-validated Plans of Record (PORs), enhance efficiency, and minimize manual intervention, bypassing legacy UI limitations. * Analyze network planning workflows to identify automation opportunities. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to define automation requirements, ensure seamless integration of new tools and processes, and proactively resolve technical obstacles. * Provide technical leadership and expertise in network automation, AI application in networking, data analysis, and software development best practices. * Drive the adoption of innovative solutions and contribute to the technical strategy and roadmap for network planning automation. ## Related Videos - [Advanced Typing in TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/496-advanced-typing-in-typescript) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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