Global Connectivity Distinguished Engineer
Core
Lead the strategic design, deployment, and optimization of high-capacity terrestrial and subsea fiber pathways to interconnect global AI Factories.
Role type
Distinguished Engineer (Global Connectivity Strategy & Infrastructure)
Builds
Global fiber interconnection strategy for AI training and inference clusters
Domain
Telecommunications infrastructure + AI Data Centers
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Global fiber ecosystem management, subsea system design, regulatory framework navigation, financial modeling, risk assessment, government relations, multidisciplinary team leadership, commercial strategy
Preferred skills
Fiber-system economics, utility ratemaking, energy markets, Right-of-Way negotiation, large-scale infrastructure planning
Technologies
Subsea landing stations, URLLC protocols, ITU-T standards, high-density GPU cluster backhaul
Responsibilities
Align strategic design of long-haul terrestrial and subsea pathways with industry partners; Facilitate government engagements to influence market rules for scalable fiber options; Conduct market analysis and economic modeling for investment decisions; Navigate international regulatory frameworks and data residency laws; Manage 3–5 year timelines for carrier-neutral interconnection; Coordinate AI interconnection needs with security and encryption requirements.
Seniority
Distinguished, strategic leadership
