Director, Fiber & Network Architecture

SB Energy•San Francisco, CA

10h•$190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! The Director, Fiber & Network Architecture will be responsible for leading and directing network & fiber acquisition for SB Energy’s GW-scale AI data center complexes across the U.S. The Network & Fiber Director will report to the Vice President of Development & Origination.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors degree in related field.
5 + years of experience in network & fiber for data centers, ideally at a hyperscaler.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, analytical and planning abilities, and good judgement.
The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
Experience working with fiber & network carriers and with hyperscaler customer technology teams.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.

Responsibilities

Acquire optimized fiber connectivity for SB Energy AI data centers, including via multiple redundant routes and to customer technical specifications
Own and drive relationships with fiber network carriers, securing favorable deals for SB Energy AI data centers.
Partner, negotiate, and contract with fiber network carriers to secure permits and right-of-ways, and issue LNTPs for construction works of fiber paths
Manage engagement with hyperscaler customers on network & fiber topics. Secure voice-of-customer input on network & fiber technical specifications and requirements, including redundancy, fiber count, and network connectivity
Understand fiber market developments, including key players, new technologies, and best practices.
Work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams including Development, Origination, Engineering, Transmission/Interconnection, Capital Markets, Projects and other support teams.
Support hyperscaler customer lease negotiation and AI data center project financing activities.
Develop and successfully deliver on project schedules and budgets.
Travel nationally up to 20%.
Build effective relationships with network carriers, customer networking teams, and other key stakeholders

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
Flexible working arrangements
12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
Mental Health Wellness Offerings
Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits