Senior Network Optical Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Network Optical Engineer: Designing, deploying, and operating optical and physical layer infrastructure for large-scale, high-performance network environments with an accent on fiber optics, transceivers, and structured cabling systems. Focus on troubleshooting physical layer issues, validating link budgets and performance, and integrating optical infrastructure with packet layers.

Location: Remote (US authorization to work required)

Company

Versatile cloud platform delivering seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale.

What you will do

• Design and implement optical network infrastructure for large-scale environments
• Define standards for fiber plant, cabling systems, and interconnects
• Select and validate optical transceivers, cabling types, and connectivity solutions
• Troubleshoot physical layer issues including signal loss, instability, and hardware faults
• Integrate optical layer with network engineering teams and packet layers
• Develop documentation for cabling and optical deployment practices
• Validate link budgets, power levels, and performance across deployments
• Support data center builds, expansions, and migrations focusing on physical layer reliability

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States required
• Strong background in networking (L2/L3, routing, switching, data center fabrics)
• Deep understanding of fiber optics and transmission standards (single-mode, multi-mode, MPO/MTP)
• Experience with optical transceivers (QSFP, OSFP, CFP) and specifications
• Familiarity with optical testing tools (OTDR, power meters, light sources)
• Knowledge of structured cabling design and best practices in data centers
• Ability to diagnose physical layer issues in complex environments
• Experience with vendors and hardware interoperability validation
• Familiarity with Linux and basic scripting for automation

Nice to have

• Experience with high-speed optical systems (400G/800G and beyond)
• Familiarity with DWDM, CWDM, or optical multiplexing technologies
• Experience in GPU or high-performance compute environments
• Exposure to large-scale data center builds and standards (TIA/EIA)
• Understanding of optical constraints on network design (latency, loss, power budgets)

Culture & Benefits

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company HSA contributions, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account
• 100% paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance options
• Supplementary benefits: Pet/Legal Insurance, Virtual Healthcare, Serious Illness Support
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program, other in-office perks