Network Connectivity Engineer, Fiber Optic Layout (Starmind)
Core
Design, deploy, and qualify large-scale fiber optic networks for hundreds of thousands of coherently connected GPUs in data centers.
Role type
Senior IC network connectivity engineer (fiber optic layout)
Builds
Scalable, future-proof data center connectivity plants supporting clusters of hundreds of thousands of GPUs
Domain
Data center infrastructure / High-performance computing / Optical networking
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Multimode fiber, singlemode fiber, structured cabling, low-voltage telecommunication systems, active and passive cabling elements, fiber test results interpretation, network connectivity testing (OTDR, light meters, VFLs, loopbacks, BERT), building codes and industry standards (TIA, BICSI, NEC)
Preferred skills
RCDD certification, budget loss/insertion loss/return loss calculations, network element deployment (routing switches, optical transceivers, DWDM), scalable fiber plant design for HPC/ML, troubleshooting optical transceivers and Layer 1 hardware, Python/SQL, monitoring and alerting systems
Technologies
Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE, MPO8/12/16, AOC, DAC, DWDM
Responsibilities
Design and plan scalable data center connectivity for GPU clusters; Procure fiber, copper, and connectivity materials; Provide project management and construction oversight for new builds; Plan and implement network upgrades in live environments; Develop MOPs and SOPs for connectivity deployments; Audit installations and hold vendors accountable; Release and troubleshoot ISP circuits; Collaborate with capacity planning and hardware reliability teams; Apply knowledge of building codes and industry standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
