Senior Optical Engineer
Vultr
•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote
About The Position
Vultr is seeking a Senior Optical Network Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, testing, optimization, troubleshooting, and support of advanced optical transport networks. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in DWDM, ROADM, OTN, Ethernet, and fiber optic transmission systems within carrier, data center, and long-haul network environments. This engineer will serve as a technical lead for network deployments, upgrades, customer support, and operational excellence initiatives.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience supporting optical transport and fiber optic networks
- Strong knowledge of DWDM/CWDM systems, ROADM architecture, OTN switching, Carrier Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, MPLS fundamentals, and SONET/SDH
- Hands-on experience with optical test equipment including OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber microscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, and BER testers
- Experience performing fiber cleaning, connector inspection, and troubleshooting optical loss issues
- Ability to read and interpret fiber route diagrams, KMZ files, schematics, and optical engineering documentation
- Strong understanding of optical impairments, amplification, dispersion, and wavelength management
- Experience with coherent optics and 100G/400G/800G transmission systems
- Experience with major optical platforms (Ciena 6500/Waveserver, Nokia, XKL, Smart Optics, Infinera, ADVA, Tejas)
- Coordinate with third-party providers and facility operators like Lumen or Digital Realty to manage LOA submissions, cross-connect implementation, and the verification of new service activations.
- Familiarity with Linux, scripting, or network automation tools
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to travel and support after-hours maintenance windows when required
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer optical transport solutions using DWDM, ROADM, OTN, and Carrier Ethernet technologies
- Configure, commission, and troubleshoot optical networking platforms from vendors such as Ciena, ADVA, Nokia, XKL, Smart Optics, and Tejas
- Perform optical power analysis, span engineering, and link budget calculations
- Support installation and turn-up of optical circuits including 100G, 400G, 800G and beyond
- Conduct network acceptance testing and service validation using OTDRs, optical spectrum analyzers, BER testers, power meters, and fiber inspection scopes
- Troubleshoot fiber impairments including attenuation, dispersion, reflection, dirty connectors, and signal degradation
- Lead network maintenance activities, software upgrades, migrations, and outage recovery efforts
- Provide Tier III technical support for NOC, field operations, and customer escalations
- Develop MOPs (Methods of Procedure), engineering standards, and technical documentation
- Train junior engineers and field technicians on optical networking technologies and best practices
Benefits
- Excellent Medical Benefits w/ 100% company-paid premiums for employee only plan
- 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums
- 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
- 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take your birthday off
- Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary
- 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years
- Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- Company-paid Wellable subscription
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
