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The Principal Optical Engineer joins the Optical Network Engineering team to build and scale the company's optical transport network. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of metro optical solutions, including designing scalable architectures, overseeing technical requirements, and providing Tier 3 escalation support for complex network incidents. The engineer will develop automation scripts, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with vendors to evaluate new hardware. Key technical competencies include experience with DWDM, ROADM, EDFA, Raman amplification, OTDR, optical spectrum analyzers, coherent optics, and L-band systems. Candidates should be proficient in Python coding and scripting. The role focuses on delivering high-capacity metro optical transport solutions specifically designed to support cloud and AI infrastructure while driving down costs for equipment and services across the network.