Principal Network Engineer
Core
Architect, design, and deploy fiber and network infrastructure for hyperscale data center campuses supporting cloud and AI customers.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (Hyperscale Data Centers)
Builds
Scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions for 500MW+ data center campuses
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Telecommunications
Required skills
Fiber infrastructure design, structured cabling systems, carrier connectivity, network architecture, mission-critical environments, single-mode and multi-mode fiber systems, optical transport technologies, route diversity, redundancy planning, vendor evaluation, cost-benefit analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with IoT, BMS, and EPMS environments, master planning, lifecycle cost optimization
Technologies
Fiber distribution architectures, pathway designs, optical transport, conduit systems, underground routing, aerial infrastructure (via careerplan.io/jobs/4362922009-principal-network-engineer-at-fleet)
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain network architecture standards for hyperscale campuses; Design scalable fiber topologies incorporating route diversity and redundancy; Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions for reliability and scalability; Partner with customers to translate connectivity requirements into design standards; Support vendor selection, RFP development, and contract negotiations; Conduct cost-benefit analyses and optimize lifecycle costs for network projects.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership
