IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Data Centers

SpaceX

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Starbase, TX
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18 days ago
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TL;DR · IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Data Centers

IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Data Centers joins the IT Network Infrastructure Engineering team to design and build critical infrastructure supporting AI training and inference. This role involves designing large cable plants and low-voltage systems for network architectures at scale, ensuring connectivity is future-proofed for speeds beyond 800G. Key responsibilities include procuring fiber and copper materials, providing construction oversight, developing MOPs and SOPs, auditing installations, and managing ISP circuits across multiple regions. The role requires expertise in multimode and single-mode fiber, ultra-high fiber count plants, and high-speed HPC and ML applications. Candidates should be proficient with tools like OTDR, light meters, VFLs, and BERT to troubleshoot Layer 1 hardware. Technical skills include knowledge of Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE networks, Python, SQL, and industry standards such as TIA, BICSI, and NEC.

What you'll do

  • Design scalable, future-proof data center connectivity and structured cabling plants for high-speed network architectures.
  • Procure fiber, copper, and other connectivity materials for new builds and technology refreshes.
  • Provide project management and construction oversight for connectivity scopes during data center expansions.
  • Develop Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for live environment deployments.
  • Audit installations and hold vendors accountable for troubleshooting and repairs before network turnover.
  • Maintain accurate as-built documentation for all data center connectivity systems.
  • Release and troubleshoot ISP circuits while managing cross-connect deployments with providers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a STEM field and 5+ years of experience designing data center connectivity.
  • 7+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, copper, and other low-voltage telecommunication systems.
  • Experience designing, installing, and documenting ultra-high fiber count (UHFC) plants.
  • RCDD certification (preferred).
  • Experience performing budget loss, insertion loss, and return loss calculations for structured cable systems (preferred).
  • Experience with network connectivity testing using OTDR, light meters, VFLs, loopbacks, and BERT (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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