Senior Network Engineer, Optical

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXNashville, TN
Salary
$102,300–$209,500 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $156k
$89k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $138,042–$187,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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TL;DR · Senior Network Engineer, Optical

Senior Network Engineer - Optical will join the Optical Network Engineering team to build and scale the company's optical transport network. This role involves engineering, development, and FOA deployment of optical transport solutions and systems to provide metro optical transport for cloud and AI infrastructure. The engineer will lead lifecycle management programs, decompose complex architectures into scalable designs, and serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for critical network incidents. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing automation scripts, coordinating with vendor teams, and providing technical coaching to junior staff. Key requirements include experience in optical networks, data center engineering cabling, and product lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will utilize Python coding and scripting skills to streamline operations while managing the design, testing, and evaluation of electronic and mechanical components for hardware systems.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable optical transport solutions to support cloud and AI infrastructure.
  • Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining technical milestones and delivery procedures.
  • Translate high-level network architectures into detailed, scalable solution designs and documentation.
  • Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex network incidents and root-cause analysis.
  • Develop scripts and automation to streamline non-traditional operational tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Provide technical coaching and mentorship to junior and senior engineering staff.
  • Evaluate new vendor hardware and technologies through participation in RFQs and RFPs.

What we're looking for

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in network infrastructure engineering specifically in optics and optical networks.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a Master's degree preferred.
  • Ten to fifteen years of industry experience, including at least five years of relevant cloud experience.
  • Experience with data center engineering cabling is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python coding and scripting is highly preferred.
  • Background in product lifecycle management and testing/qualification is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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