Principal Optical Engineer

Oracle

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On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
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$114,600–$234,600 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
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TL;DR · Principal Optical Engineer

The Principal Optical Engineer will join the Optical Network Engineering team to build and scale the Optical Transport Network. This role involves leading network lifecycle management programs, defining technical milestones, and decomposing high-level architectures into scalable solution designs. The engineer will serve as a technical lead for complex projects, providing coaching to junior staff and acting as a Tier 3 escalation point for network incidents. Key responsibilities include developing scripts for automation, managing technical requirements, and collaborating with vendors to resolve operational issues. The position requires expertise in optics and optical network infrastructure engineering, with preferred skills in Python coding, datacenter engineering cabling, and product lifecycle management. The work focuses on delivering optical capacity and metro optical transport solutions to support cloud and AI infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining technical milestones, delivery procedures, and high-level objectives.
  • Translate complex network architectures into detailed, scalable solution designs and technical documentation.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for root-cause analysis and resolution of complex network issues.
  • Develop scripts and automation to streamline non-traditional operational tasks and improve network efficiency.
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support and break-fix assistance during large-scale network events.
  • Evaluate new vendor hardware and technologies through participation in RFQ and RFP processes.
  • Provide technical coaching and mentorship to junior and senior engineering staff.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 6 to 10+ years of experience in network infrastructure engineering specifically in optics and optical systems.
  • Must have 10 to industry experience, including relevant cloud experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience with datacenter engineering cabling is preferred.
  • Python coding and scripting skills are highly preferred.
  • Background in product lifecycle management is preferred.
  • Testing and qualification background is preferred.

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