Job Title : Field CTO - Digital Infrastructure & Network Automation
Location : Fremont / Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)
Start Date : Immediate
Employment Type : Full-Time (FTE)
Job Summary
We are seeking a visionary Field CTO - Digital Infrastructure & Network Automation to lead modernization, performance engineering, and automation-first initiatives across large-scale infrastructure environments. This role focuses on architecting scalable infrastructure, driving open-source automation, and accelerating performance across data centers, Points of Presence (PoPs), backbone networks, and edge deployments.
You will act as a senior technical advisor and innovation partner, shaping infrastructure strategy and enabling operational excellence.
Key Focus Areas
- Designing and building scalable data centers, cloud-native infrastructure, and network backbone systems
- Modernizing network and infrastructure to improve performance, resilience, and delivery speed
- Leading infrastructure and network automation initiatives using open-source tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, NetBox, Python)
- Implementing build-and-test labs for validation and operational readiness
- Architecting AI / ML platforms for predictive infrastructure operations and HPC environments
- Driving cloud and infrastructure cost optimization across hybrid / multi-cloud landscapes
- Establishing observability, telemetry, and monitoring systems for digital infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Transformation
Architect scalable infrastructure solutions across data centers, edge / PoP environments, and backbone networksIntegrate AI / ML into operations to enable predictive, self-healing, and anomaly-detection systemsDrive performance architecture improvements in content delivery and low-latency compute environmentsDefine strategies from physical infrastructure (rack-and-stack) to virtualized environmentsAutomation & Optimization
Build and scale infrastructure automation frameworks using open-source toolsChampion network automation practices like zero-touch provisioning and intent-based networkingLead cost-efficiency initiatives across compute, storage, and networking layersDevelop reusable automation playbooks and modular deployment assetsObservability & Operational Excellence
Create observability frameworks for real-time visibility and analyticsEmbed resilience, auto-remediation, and fault tolerance into core designsCollaborate with SRE and operations teams on dashboards and health scoring systemsLeadership & Evangelism
Partner with infrastructure stakeholders to co-create transformation roadmapsRepresent infrastructure architecture in technical reviews, governance sessions, and innovation planningEvangelize thought leadership through whitepapers, industry forums, and technical councilsIdeal Candidate Profile
Experience
15+ years in infrastructure architecture, network engineering, and operationsExpertise in data center design, structured cabling, provisioning, and device lifecycle managementHands-on leadership in PoP infrastructure, backbone networks, and content delivery ecosystemsProven success in leading modernization and automation initiativesTechnical Expertise
Proficiency in open-source automation (Ansible, Terraform, NetBox, Python)Strong knowledge of network and infrastructure performance tuningFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), hybrid architecture, and edge computingUnderstanding of AI / ML applications in observability and infrastructure automationLeadership & Collaboration
Excellent communication and stakeholder influence at senior executive levelsAbility to lead cross-functional engineering and delivery teamsComfortable in fast-paced environments requiring innovation, adaptability, and execution ownershipWhy Consider This Role?
Lead high-impact infrastructure modernization at a global scaleDrive convergence of cloud, automation, and AI / ML in infrastructure transformationJoin a forward-thinking team focused on innovation, scale, and technical excellence