Senior Principal DC Optical Engineer - AI Infrastructure

Job Description

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.

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications :

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.

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

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Disclaimer :

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US : Hiring Range in USD from : $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following :

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

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

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