Senior Network Engineer, Optical

Oracle

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

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TL;DR · Senior Network Engineer, Optical

The Senior Network Engineer - Optical will join the Optical Network Engineering team to build and scale the optical transport network. This role involves engineering, developing, and deploying optical transport solutions to support cloud and AI infrastructure. Key responsibilities include leading network lifecycle management programs, decomposing high-level architectures into scalable solution designs, and serving as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex network incidents. The successful candidate will develop scripts and automation to streamline operational tasks while providing technical coaching to junior staff. Required skills include experience in optical networks, network infrastructure engineering, and data center engineering cabling. Preferred technical competencies include Python coding and scripting. The position focuses on delivering metro optical transport solutions while driving down equipment and service costs for the network.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145000 from 135 postings across 36 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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