Senior Principal DC Optical Engineer - AI Infrastructure

Oracle•Chicago, IL

15h

About The Position

We are seeking a subject matter expert in data center passive optical infrastructure and cabling to join our AI Networking team. This role requires a deep understanding of data center infrastructure build and operations, passive panel and optical interconnects, optical splice enclosures, fiber optic cabling systems, and network design principles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust DC passive optical infrastructure and fiber optic cabling solutions that support critical AI cloud data center operations. #LI-VC7

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
10+years proven experience in architecture, design and implementation of high-speed copper and fiber optic cabling systems and passive optical infrastructure in data centers engineering/build/scale/operations.
Experience with structural and high dense cabling management and routing for intra rack, intra data center and inter-data centers on campus.
Strong understanding of fiber optic technologies, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers, connectors, and transceivers, design standards, regulations spanning geographic regions
Proficiency in hands-on fiber optic cables/connectors testing and certification (load/tension, splicing, optical power, insertion loss, return loss, OTDR etc.).
Knowledge of network protocols and standards (e.g., Ethernet, IP) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in cabling (RCDD) and fiber optic technologies e.g., Certified Fiber Optic Designer (CFOD) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, architecture, and design: Develop comprehensive fiber optic cabling architecture, designs, standards, including cable pathways, fiber counts, patch panels, optical splice enclosures, and connector types.
Create detailed fiber optic cable plant documentation, including installation and operational procedures/guides, as-built drawings, and labeling standards.
Collaborate with network engineers and data center architects to ensure seamless integration of fiber optic infrastructure for optimum compute/networking/storage racks/devices.
Implementation and Installation: Oversee the installation of fiber optic cables, connectors, and other related equipment.
Perform fiber optic testing and certification to ensure network performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic cabling issues in production with root cause analysis.
Train other engineers, technicians and low voltage vendors (LVV) personnel as needed.
Maintenance and Optimization: Develop and implement a proactive maintenance plan for the fiber optic infrastructure.
Monitor network performance, identify potential issues and develop mitigation/solutions.
Keep up with the latest fiber optic panels, cables, connector technologies and industry standards.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with fiber optic cables/panels and equipment vendors.
Evaluate vendor proposals and select the best solutions (cost/quality/performance) for high availability data center operations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., TIA-568, TIA-942) and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance